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red tapenoun [ U ]

uk/ˌred ˈteɪp/us/ˌred ˈteɪp/disapproving

C2 official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and delay results:

We must cut through the red tape.

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red tapenoun [ U ]

us/ˈred ˈteɪp/

official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and delay results:

Rescue work is often hampered by red tape at national borders.

red tapenoun [ U ]

ukusdisapproving

official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and cause delays:

cut/cut through/reduce red tape He promised to reform and cut red tape.
bureaucratic/excessive/government red tape
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