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second-line approach

[/ˈsɛkənd laɪn əˈproʊtʃ/]
nounpl: second-line approaches
abordagem de segunda linha
1. A medical or therapeutic treatment strategy employed when first-line treatments have failed, proven ineffective, or are contraindicated
When antibiotics fail to treat the infection, a second-line approach using stronger medications may be necessary.
Quando os antibióticos falham no tratamento da infecção, uma abordagem de segunda linha usando medicamentos mais potentes pode ser necessária.
2. A backup plan or alternative strategy implemented after initial attempts have not achieved desired results
If the primary marketing strategy doesn't yield results, the company will adopt a second-line approach focusing on social media.
Se a estratégia de marketing primária não gerar resultados, a empresa adotará uma abordagem de segunda linha focada em mídia social.
Synonyms
alternative approachbackup strategycontingency plansecondary methodfallback option
Antonyms
first-line approachprimary strategyinitial method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem de segunda linha
Standard medical and business terminology
Portugal
abordagem de segunda linha
Commonly used in medical context; may also use 'estratégia secundária'
Medical contexts
terapêutica de segunda linha
More formal medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

Plan B
back to the drawing board
try a different approach
if at first you don't succeed
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