scrap changes
[/skræp ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
noun phrase / verb phrase
descartar mudanças / cancelar alterações
1. To discard or reject modifications, edits, or alterations that have been made to a document, project, or system, returning to the previous version
If you don't like the new design, we can scrap changes and go back to the original.
Se você não gostar do novo design, podemos descartar as mudanças e voltar ao original.
2. In software or digital contexts, to abort or undo recent edits without saving them
I made several edits to the code, but I decided to scrap changes and start fresh.
Fiz várias edições no código, mas decidi descartar as alterações e começar do zero.
3. To abandon planned modifications or revisions to a plan, strategy, or proposal
After the meeting, the team voted to scrap changes to the marketing strategy.
Após a reunião, a equipe votou para cancelar as mudanças na estratégia de marketing.
This phrase is predominantly used in North American and Brazilian tech, software, and business environments. In the US, it's commonly used in software development, document editing, and project management. In Brazil, it's becoming increasingly common in tech startups and corporate settings as English technical terminology is adopted. The phrase reflects a digital-first culture where iterative changes and version control are standard practices.
NYC Slang
nah, forget about it / trash the edits / kill the changes
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