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act objectively

[/ækt əbˈdʒɛktɪvli/]
verb phrase
agir objetivamente
1. to behave or perform in a manner that is based on facts and observable phenomena rather than personal feelings, prejudices, or opinions
The judge must act objectively when reviewing the evidence in court.
O juiz deve agir objetivamente ao analisar as provas apresentadas em tribunal.
2. to conduct oneself in an impartial and unbiased way
We need to act objectively to ensure fair treatment for all employees.
Precisamos agir objetivamente para garantir tratamento justo para todos os funcionários.
Synonyms
act impartiallyact fairlyremain unbiasedbe neutralact dispassionately
Antonyms
act subjectivelyact biasedlyact prejudiciallyact emotionally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir objetivamente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
agir objetivamente
standard usage; occasionally 'actuar objetivamente' in formal contexts
São Paulo
agir de forma objetiva
alternative phrasing more common in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your personal feelings out of it
stick to the facts
separate the wheat from the chaff
call it as you see it
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