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reject innovations

[rɪˈdʒɛkt ɪˌnəˈveɪʃənz]
verb phrase
rejeitar inovações
1. to refuse to accept or adopt new ideas, methods, or technologies
The company decided to reject innovations in favor of traditional methods.
A empresa decidiu rejeitar inovações em favor de métodos tradicionais.
2. to dismiss or decline proposed improvements or changes
They reject innovations that challenge their established practices.
Eles rejeitam inovações que desafiam suas práticas estabelecidas.
Synonyms
decline innovationsspurn new ideasresist changedismiss improvementsrefuse modernization
Antonyms
embrace innovationsadopt new ideasaccept improvementswelcome changeencourage modernization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeitar inovações
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rejeitar inovações
commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
rejeitar inovações
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the old ways
resist the tide of change
hold back progress
turn a blind eye to innovation
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