repeated postponement
[rɪˈpiːtɪd pəʊsˈpoʊnmənt]
nounpl: repeated postponements
adiamento repetido
1. the act of delaying or deferring something multiple times; putting off an event, decision, or action again and again
The repeated postponement of the project deadline frustrated the entire team.
O adiamento repetido do prazo do projeto frustrou toda a equipe.
2. a pattern of continuous delays that suggests indecision, lack of commitment, or administrative inefficiency
Due to repeated postponement, the conference was finally cancelled.
Devido aos adiamentos repetidos, a conferência foi finalmente cancelada.
In Brazilian bureaucratic and business contexts, 'adiamento repetido' is commonly associated with administrative inefficiency and is often a source of frustration. The phrase reflects cultural awareness of delays in public services and legal proceedings. In the USA, this concept relates to project management failures and political indecision, frequently discussed in corporate and governmental settings.
NYC Slang
kicking the can down the road; the runaround
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