tighten demands
[/ˈtaɪtən dɪˈmændz/]
verb phrase
aumentar exigências
1. to make requirements or expectations more strict, rigid, or difficult to meet
The government decided to tighten demands on environmental compliance for all factories.
O governo decidiu aumentar as exigências de conformidade ambiental para todas as fábricas.
2. to impose stricter conditions or rules in negotiations, contracts, or agreements
The union began to tighten demands regarding working hours and safety standards.
O sindicato começou a aumentar suas exigências sobre horários de trabalho e normas de segurança.
3. to make conditions more stringent or less flexible
Banks tightened demands for loan applicants after the financial crisis.
Os bancos aumentaram as exigências para candidatos a empréstimos após a crise financeira.
This phrase is commonly used in business, labor negotiations, and government policy discussions in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian corporate culture, 'aumentar exigências' reflects the formal nature of business communications. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in labor disputes, regulatory enforcement, and loan applications. The concept reflects power dynamics in negotiations and compliance monitoring.
NYC Slang
crank up the heat
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