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soften the timeline

[ˈsɔfən ðə ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn]
verb phrase
suavizar o cronograma
1. To make a deadline or schedule less strict; to extend the time allowed for completion of a task or project
We decided to soften the timeline for the project launch to allow more time for testing.
Decidimos suavizar o cronograma do lançamento do projeto para permitir mais tempo para testes.
2. To reduce the urgency or pressure associated with a deadline
Management agreed to soften the timeline after hearing employee concerns about burnout.
A gerência concordou em suavizar o cronograma após ouvir as preocupações dos funcionários sobre esgotamento.
Synonyms
extend the deadlinerelax the timelinepush back the deadlineloosen the scheduledefer the timeline
Antonyms
tighten the timelineaccelerate the deadlinehasten the schedulespeed up the timeline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suavizar o cronograma
Most common usage in business contexts
São Paulo
flexibilizar o prazo
Alternative phrasing commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
suavizar o calendário
Portuguese preference for 'calendário' over 'cronograma'

Related Idioms & Phrases

give someone breathing room
buy more time
take the pressure off
push the goalpost
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