temporary decisions

[/ˈtɛmpərɛri dɪˈsɪʒənz/]
noun phrasepl: temporary decisions
decisões temporárias
1. Judgments or choices made with the intention of being provisional or short-lived, subject to change or revision
The company made temporary decisions to reduce costs until the market stabilized.
A empresa tomou decisões temporárias para reduzir custos até o mercado se estabilizar.
2. Interim resolutions implemented to address immediate problems while a permanent solution is being developed
The government announced temporary decisions regarding border control pending new legislation.
O governo anunciou decisões temporárias sobre controle de fronteiras enquanto aguardava nova legislação.
In Brazilian corporate culture, temporary decisions (decisões temporárias) are often framed as pragmatic responses to uncertainty, reflecting the adaptability valued in fast-moving markets. In the USA, similar concepts are often discussed in terms of 'pivot strategies' or 'agile decision-making,' emphasizing flexibility and rapid response to changing conditions.
NYC Slang
band-aid decisions
Synonyms / Sinônimos
provisional decisionsinterim decisionsmakeshift decisionstentative decisionsstopgap measures
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent decisionsfinal decisionsdefinitive decisionslasting decisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisões temporárias
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
decisões provisórias
Slightly more formal alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
decisões temporárias
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
decisões de curto prazo
Alternative phrasing emphasizing short-term nature

Related Words

provisionalinterimcontingentexpedientad hoctransitionalshort-term

Related Idioms & Phrases

a quick fix
a stopgap measure
a holding pattern
a interim solution
a patch job
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