stop offering

[/stɑp ˈɔfərɪŋ/]
verb phrase
parar de oferecer
1. to cease providing or presenting something to someone; to discontinue making something available
The company decided to stop offering free shipping on orders under $50.
A empresa decidiu parar de oferecer frete grátis em pedidos abaixo de R$50.
2. to refuse or decline to give something that was previously being given
They had to stop offering discounts due to financial constraints.
Eles tiveram que parar de oferecer descontos devido a restrições financeiras.
3. to terminate a service, product, or benefit that was available
The restaurant decided to stop offering delivery during winter.
O restaurante decidiu parar de oferecer entrega durante o inverno.
In Brazilian business culture, companies frequently announce when they are 'parando de oferecer' certain services or promotions, often communicated through email campaigns or social media. This phrase is neutral and commonly used in commercial, educational, and service contexts. In Portugal, 'deixar de oferecer' is more prevalent in formal written communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cease offeringdiscontinue offeringwithdraw offeringend offeringhalt offering
Antonyms / Antônimos
start offeringbegin offeringcontinue offeringresume offeringexpand offering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
parar de oferecer
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
parar de oferecer / deixar de oferecer
both forms commonly used
São Paulo
parar de oferecer
predominant business and formal usage
Portugal
deixar de oferecer / cessar a oferta
European Portuguese prefers 'deixar de' or formal 'cessar'

Related Words

offerdiscontinuewithdrawceaseterminateavailabilityservice

Related Idioms & Phrases

stop offering olive branches (to stop attempting peace or reconciliation)
take it or leave it (when a business stops offering negotiation)
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