resist cooperation
[/rɪˈzɪst koʊˈɑpəreɪʃən/]
verb phrase
resistir à cooperação
1. to refuse or oppose working together with others; to actively reject collaborative efforts
The company decided to resist cooperation with its competitors in the merger discussion.
A empresa decidiu resistir à cooperação com seus concorrentes nas discussões de fusão.
2. to demonstrate reluctance or opposition to coordinated actions or joint efforts
The employee began to resist cooperation after the policy change was announced.
O funcionário começou a resistir à cooperação após o anúncio da mudança de política.
In Brazilian business culture, resistance to cooperation can signal either principled disagreement or power dynamics in negotiations. In American corporate contexts, it may be viewed more negatively as obstruction. The phrase is commonly used in labor relations, organizational psychology, and international diplomacy discussions.
NYC Slang
not playing ball; being difficult; refusing to play nice
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