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relax the schedule

[rɪˈlæks ðə ˈskedʒuːl]
verb phrase
flexibilizar o cronograma
1. to make a schedule less strict or rigid; to allow more time or flexibility for tasks or deadlines
We decided to relax the schedule to give the team more time to complete the project.
Decidimos flexibilizar o cronograma para dar à equipe mais tempo para concluir o projeto.
2. to ease or reduce pressure related to timing constraints
The manager agreed to relax the schedule after hearing about the unexpected delays.
O gerente concordou em flexibilizar o cronograma depois de ouvir sobre os atrasos inesperados.
Synonyms
loosen the scheduleease the deadlineextend the timelinesoften the timelinemake the schedule more flexible
Antonyms
tighten the scheduleaccelerate the scheduleexpedite the timelinecompress the schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flexibilizar o cronograma
most common usage in business contexts
Brazil
afrouxar o cronograma
more informal alternative
Portugal
flexibilizar o calendário
common in Portuguese Portuguese, uses 'calendário' instead of 'cronograma'
General
dar mais prazo
simpler, more colloquial expression meaning 'give more time'

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone breathing room
take the pressure off
buy some time
extend the deadline
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