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unofficial approaches

[ʌˈnɪʃəl əˈproʊtʃɪz]
noun phrase
abordagens informais
1. Methods or strategies that are not formally sanctioned, authorized, or recognized by official channels or institutions
The team used unofficial approaches to solve the problem faster than standard procedures allowed.
A equipe usou abordagens informais para resolver o problema mais rapidamente do que os procedimentos padrão permitiam.
2. Informal or unconventional ways of handling situations outside of established protocols
Unofficial approaches sometimes yield creative solutions in business negotiations.
Abordagens informais às vezes geram soluções criativas nas negociações comerciais.
NYC Slang
back-channel moves; workarounds
Synonyms
informal methodsunconventional approachesunauthorized strategiesback-channel methodsgrassroots tactics
Antonyms
official proceduresformal methodsauthorized approachesstandard protocolsestablished channels

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
abordagens informais
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
abordagens informais; jeitos não oficiais
May also use 'jeitos' colloquially
Portugal
abordagens informais; formas não oficiais
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

back-channel diplomacy
work around the system
go through the back door
off-the-books methods
under-the-radar tactics
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