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act responsibly

[/ækt rɪˈspɒnsəbli/]
verb phrase
agir com responsabilidade
1. to behave in a way that shows you are aware of your duties and obligations; to conduct oneself in a manner that demonstrates accountability and maturity
Parents should teach their children to act responsibly when handling money.
Os pais devem ensinar seus filhos a agir com responsabilidade ao lidar com dinheiro.
2. to make decisions and take actions that are ethical and considerate of consequences
The company must act responsibly toward its environmental impact.
A empresa deve agir com responsabilidade em relação ao seu impacto ambiental.
Synonyms
behave responsiblyact maturelyconduct oneself properlytake responsibilityact ethically
Antonyms
act irresponsiblybehave recklesslyact carelesslyshirk responsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir com responsabilidade
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
agir de forma responsável
alternative phrasing, equally used
Rio de Janeiro
agir com responsabilidade
standard usage
Portugal
agir com responsabilidade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your best foot forward
take the bull by the horns
shoulder your responsibilities
keep your nose clean
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