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rigid position

[ˈrɪdʒɪd pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: rigid positions
posição rígida
1. An inflexible or unyielding stance or attitude that does not allow for compromise or change
The company took a rigid position on salary negotiations, refusing to consider any counteroffers.
A empresa adotou uma posição rígida nas negociações salariais, recusando-se a considerar qualquer contraproposta.
2. In physical or anatomical contexts, a fixed or immovable bodily stance or posture
The patient maintained a rigid position after the accident, unable to move his limbs.
O paciente mantinha uma posição rígida após o acidente, incapaz de mover os membros.
3. In formal or official contexts, an uncompromising stance on policy or procedure
The government's rigid position on immigration policy drew criticism from advocacy groups.
A posição rígida do governo sobre a política de imigração atraiu críticas de grupos de defesa.
Synonyms
inflexible stanceunyielding positionfirm stancefixed postureadamant position
Antonyms
flexible positioncompromising stanceyielding positionadaptable approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição rígida
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
posição rígida
Common in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
posição rígida
Used in both formal and informal speech
Portugal
posição rígida
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a hard line
dig in one's heels
stand one's ground
not budge an inch
stick to one's guns
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