seek authorization

[/siːk ɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən/]
verb phrase
buscar autorização
1. to request or attempt to obtain official permission or approval to do something
The company had to seek authorization from the government before launching the new product.
A empresa teve que buscar autorização do governo antes de lançar o novo produto.
2. to ask for formal consent or approval from a person or entity in a position of authority
You must seek authorization from your manager before making any changes to the project.
Você deve buscar autorização do seu gerente antes de fazer qualquer mudança no projeto.
In Brazilian business culture, seeking authorization is a formal process that typically involves hierarchical approval chains. In the USA, the process may be more flexible depending on company culture. The phrase is commonly used in legal, corporate, and governmental contexts in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
request permissionask for approvalobtain clearanceget consentsolicit authorization
Antonyms / Antônimos
deny authorizationrefuse permissionwithhold approvalact without permission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
buscar autorização
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pedir autorização
Common alternative in colloquial speech
São Paulo
solicitar autorização
More formal, commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
solicitar autorização
Formal usage; 'pedir autorização' also acceptable in casual contexts

Related Words

authorizationpermissionapprovalconsentclearanceofficial sanction

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light
get the go-ahead
get the okay
obtain the stamp of approval
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