red tape
/ˈrɛd teɪp/
Bureaucracy, formalities
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- 1.
Excessive bureaucracy or rigid conformity to formal rules and regulations, often perceived as hindering or delaying action.
"The project was delayed by too much red tape."
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We need to cut through the red tape to get this project approved quickly.
We need to cut through the red tape to get this project approved quickly.
Dealing with all the government red tape can be very frustrating.
Dealing with all the government red tape can be very frustrating.
The new policy aims to reduce red tape for small businesses.
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How do you pronounce red tape?
red tape is pronounced [/ˈrɛd teɪp/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does red tape mean?
red tape means "Bureaucracy, formalities". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is red tape?
red tape is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "We need to cut through the red tape to get this project approved quickly." — used to mean "Bureaucracy, formalities".
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