suspend enrollment
[səˈspɛnd ɪnˈroʊlmənt]
verb phrase
suspender a matrícula
1. to temporarily halt or pause a student's registration or admission status in an educational institution
The university decided to suspend enrollment due to overcrowding in the dormitories.
A universidade decidiu suspender a matrícula devido ao superlotação dos dormitórios.
2. to postpone the acceptance of new students into a program or institution
The school will suspend enrollment for the spring semester while renovations are underway.
A escola vai suspender a matrícula para o semestre da primavera enquanto as reformas estão em andamento.
3. to temporarily prevent a student from continuing their registration process
Students with unpaid fees may have their enrollment suspended.
Estudantes com taxas não pagas podem ter sua matrícula suspensa.
In Brazil, 'suspender a matrícula' is commonly used in university administrative contexts, particularly when institutions face infrastructure challenges, budget constraints, or regulatory requirements. In the United States, this phrase is frequently used in higher education communications regarding capacity management or during institutional crises. Both cultures use this term as a formal administrative action requiring official notification to prospective and current students.
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