rejected plans
[/rɪˈdʒɛktɪd plænz/]
noun phrase
planos rejeitados
1. Plans, proposals, or schemes that have been refused, dismissed, or not accepted
The rejected plans for the new stadium were shelved indefinitely.
Os planos rejeitados para o novo estádio foram arquivados indefinidamente.
2. Proposals that did not receive approval or were turned down by decision-makers
Several rejected plans were presented to the board before they approved the final design.
Vários planos rejeitados foram apresentados ao conselho antes de aprovarem o desenho final.
In Brazilian corporate and governmental contexts, rejected plans are often formally documented and archived for future reference. In the USA, rejected plans may be discussed more casually as 'dead projects' or ideas that 'didn't make the cut.' The phrase is common in project management, urban development, and policy discussions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
shot-down plans / nixed proposals
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