abide by strategy

[/əˈbaɪd baɪ ˈstrætədʒi/]
verb phrase
aderir à estratégia
1. to follow or comply with a predetermined plan of action; to stick to an agreed-upon strategic approach
The team decided to abide by the strategy outlined in the business plan.
O time decidiu aderir à estratégia delineada no plano de negócios.
2. to remain faithful to a tactical or strategic course despite challenges or temptations to deviate
We must abide by our strategy even when competitors try to undermine us.
Devemos nos manter fiéis à nossa estratégia mesmo quando os concorrentes tentam nos minar.
This phrase is commonly used in business, sports, and military contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In American corporate culture, it emphasizes discipline and long-term thinking. In Brazilian Portuguese usage, 'aderir à estratégia' is particularly prevalent in management and strategic planning discussions, reflecting the importance of strategic coherence in business practices.
NYC Slang
stick with the game plan
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stick to strategyfollow strategyadhere to strategymaintain strategycomply with strategy
Antonyms / Antônimos
deviate from strategyabandon strategyignore strategydepart from strategydisregard strategy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aderir à estratégia
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
ficar com a estratégia
informal variation
São Paulo
manter-se fiel à estratégia
business-oriented usage
Portugal
cumprir a estratégia
emphasizes compliance aspect

Related Words

strategic planningtactical approachimplementationcomplianceadherencecommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's guns
hold the line
stay the course
follow through
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