shut down connections

[/ʃʌt daʊn kəˈnɛkʃənz/]
verb phrase
encerrar conexões
1. to terminate or close communication links, relationships, or network connections
The company decided to shut down connections with unreliable suppliers.
A empresa decidiu encerrar conexões com fornecedores não confiáveis.
2. to disconnect internet, telephone, or digital communication channels
We had to shut down connections to prevent data breaches.
Tivemos que encerrar conexões para prevenir violações de dados.
3. to break off personal or professional relationships abruptly
After the scandal, the politician shut down connections with his former allies.
Após o escândalo, o político encerrou conexões com seus antigos aliados.
In Brazil, this phrase is commonly used in both corporate and personal contexts, reflecting the importance of relationship management in business culture. In the US, it's frequently used in tech and corporate settings. The phrase carries weight in both cultures as deliberately ending connections often has significant implications.
NYC Slang
kill the connection / cut ties
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sever connectionsdisconnectterminate linksbreak tiescut off communicationclose down
Antonyms / Antônimos
establish connectionsopen up lines of communicationbuild relationshipsconnectbridge the gap

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerrar conexões
most common and neutral usage
São Paulo
desconectar / desligar as conexões
more technical/business context
Rio de Janeiro
cortar as conexões
colloquial, more informal usage
Portugal
desativar conexões / cortar ligações
Portuguese variation with slightly different terminology

Related Words

connectiondisconnectseverterminatenetworkcommunication

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut the cord
sever all ties
pull the plug
disconnect from someone
break the chain
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