nixing (Meaning)

nixing

a water sprite of Germanic folklore, nothing, no, to refuse to accept or allow (something)

The governor nixed the proposed tax hike, fearing its impact on businesses.
The board members nixed the merger proposal due to antitrust concerns.
The city council nixed the plan to build a new stadium, opting instead for a park renovation.
The software team nixed the buggy feature, prioritizing stability over ambition.
The project manager nixed the deadline extension request, citing the need to maintain the project timeline.
The editor nixed the article for publication, finding its content to be sensationalistic.
The doctor nixed the surgery, recommending alternative treatment options instead.
The investor nixed the startup investment, expressing concerns about its lack of market potential.
The coach nixed the player's request for time off, emphasizing the importance of team focus.
The environmental group nixed the proposed oil pipeline, citing its potential harm to wildlife and natural habitats.

a water sprite of Germanic folklore, nothing, no, to refuse to accept or allow (something)

rejecting, refusing, denying, declining, prohibiting, vetoing, disapproving, banning, withholding, forbidding

affording, furnishing, supplying, giving, authorizing, permitting, conceding, allowing, letting,granting

The governor nixed the proposed tax hike, fearing its impact on businesses.

The board members nixed the merger proposal due to antitrust concerns.

The city council nixed the plan to build a new stadium, opting instead for a park renovation.

The software team nixed the buggy feature, prioritizing stability over ambition.