unconventional protocol
[/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈproʊtəkɔːl/]
nounpl: unconventional protocols
protocolo não convencional
1. A set of procedures or rules that deviate from standard, traditional, or established practices
The company decided to use an unconventional protocol for hiring that focused on practical skills rather than degrees.
A empresa decidiu usar um protocolo não convencional para contratação que se focava em habilidades práticas em vez de diplomas.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, a method or procedure that differs from accepted norms or standards
The researcher developed an unconventional protocol to test the hypothesis without violating ethical guidelines.
O pesquisador desenvolveu um protocolo não convencional para testar a hipótese sem violar diretrizes éticas.
3. A formal procedure or agreement that breaks with tradition or custom
The treaty was negotiated using an unconventional protocol that surprised diplomatic experts.
O tratado foi negociado usando um protocolo não convencional que surpreendeu especialistas em diplomacia.
In Brazilian business culture, 'protocolo não convencional' is increasingly used in startup and tech industries where innovation is valued. In more traditional sectors like government or law, unconventional protocols are often viewed with skepticism. In the USA, unconventional protocols are frequently celebrated in innovation-driven contexts, while Portugal tends to maintain more formal, traditional approaches to official procedures.
NYC Slang
off-the-beaten-path method / unconventional way of doing things
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