turn off security

[/tɜrn ɔf sɪˈkjʊrɪti/]
verb phrase
desativar a segurança
1. To disable or deactivate security features, protocols, or systems that protect devices, networks, or accounts
Do not turn off security on your computer as it leaves you vulnerable to malware.
Não desative a segurança do seu computador, pois isso o deixa vulnerável a malware.
2. To disable authentication measures such as passwords, two-factor authentication, or biometric locks
She decided to turn off security features on her phone to make it more convenient to use.
Ela decidiu desativar os recursos de segurança no seu telefone para torná-lo mais conveniente de usar.
3. To deactivate physical security systems such as alarms, locks, or surveillance
The security guard was asked to turn off security cameras for the private event.
Pediu-se ao segurança que desativasse as câmeras de segurança para o evento privado.
In Brazil and the USA, there is increasing awareness about cybersecurity, making this phrase more common in tech-savvy contexts. Warning users against turning off security is a standard practice in IT support and cybersecurity education. The phrase reflects growing concerns about data privacy and digital safety in both cultures.
NYC Slang
kill the security / shut down security
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disable securitydeactivate securitydisengage securityswitch off protection
Antonyms / Antônimos
turn on securityenable securityactivate securityengage security

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desativar a segurança
Most common and formal translation used across Brazil
São Paulo
tirar a segurança
Informal colloquial variant used in urban São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
desligar a proteção
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Rio
Portugal
desativar a segurança / desligar a proteção
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese but with slight stylistic preferences

Related Words

firewallauthenticationencryptionpasswordtwo-factor authenticationantivirusmalware protection

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave yourself wide open
lower your guard
drop your defenses
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