abandon rules
[/əˈbændən rulz/]
verb phrase
abandonar regras
1. to stop following or enforcing established guidelines, regulations, or standards; to disregard or reject rules that were previously in place
The company decided to abandon rules regarding dress code to promote a more casual work environment.
A empresa decidiu abandonar regras sobre código de vestiário para promover um ambiente de trabalho mais casual.
2. to cease adherence to conventional norms or procedures, often implying a deliberate choice to break free from constraints
The artist chose to abandon rules of traditional painting to create her own unique style.
A artista escolheu abandonar regras da pintura tradicional para criar seu próprio estilo único.
This phrase reflects broader cultural attitudes toward authority and innovation. In American contexts, 'abandoning rules' is often celebrated as creative freedom or entrepreneurial spirit. In Brazilian Portuguese, the concept is similarly valued in artistic and business contexts, though with varying degrees of formal acceptance depending on the institutional setting.
NYC Slang
throw out the rulebook, ditch the rules
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