withdraw plans
[/wɪðˈdrɔː plænz/]
verb phrase
retirar planos / cancelar planos / desistir de planos
1. To cancel, abandon, or take back previously proposed or announced plans
The company decided to withdraw plans for the new expansion after market analysis showed low demand.
A empresa decidiu retirar os planos para a nova expansão após análise de mercado mostrar baixa demanda.
2. To formally rescind or renounce a previously stated intention or proposal
The politician withdrew plans to run for re-election due to health concerns.
O político retirou os planos de concorrer à reeleição devido a problemas de saúde.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, withdrawing plans often involves formal announcements to stakeholders. In Brazil, this is typically communicated through official press releases or corporate statements. The phrase reflects professional decision-making and is used in corporate, political, and personal contexts when commitments need to be reversed.
NYC Slang
pull the plug on plans / nix the plans / kill the plans
Related Idioms & Phrases
withdraw plans on the drawing board
withdraw plans at the last minute
withdraw plans without notice
go back on plans
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