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
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