relaxation of restrictions

[/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən əv rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: relaxations of restrictions
flexibilização de restrições
1. The act of making rules, limitations, or controls less strict or severe; the easing or loosening of imposed constraints
The government announced a relaxation of restrictions on international travel.
O governo anunciou uma flexibilização de restrições sobre viagens internacionais.
2. A reduction in the enforcement or application of regulations or rules
The relaxation of restrictions on business operations allowed companies to resume normal activities.
A flexibilização de restrições nas operações comerciais permitiu que as empresas retomassem suas atividades normais.
This term gained significant prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in both Brazil and the United States, referring to the gradual easing of lockdown measures and public health restrictions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'flexibilização' has become the standard term used by government officials and media when discussing policy changes related to restrictions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
easing of restrictionsloosening of restrictionslifting of restrictionsremoval of restrictionsmitigation of restrictions
Antonyms / Antônimos
tightening of restrictionsimposition of restrictionsreinforcement of restrictionsstrengthening of restrictions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flexibilização de restrições
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
afrouxamento de restrições
Alternative term, slightly more colloquial
São Paulo
flexibilização de restrições
Preferred in business and formal contexts
Portugal
flexibilização de restrições; alívio de restrições
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'alívio' is also commonly used

Related Words

restrictionlimitationconstraintderegulationflexibilitycomplianceregulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

ease restrictions
lift restrictions
ease up on restrictions
take the pressure off
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