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adhere to standards

[/ədˈhɪr tu ˈstændərdz/]
verb phrase
aderir aos padrões
1. to comply with or follow established rules, norms, or specifications
The company must adhere to standards set by the regulatory body.
A empresa deve aderir aos padrões estabelecidos pelo órgão regulador.
2. to maintain commitment to established quality or conduct guidelines
All employees are expected to adhere to standards of professional conduct.
Espera-se que todos os funcionários se adiram aos padrões de conduta profissional.
Synonyms
comply with standardsfollow standardsconform to standardsobserve standardsstick to standardsmaintain standards
Antonyms
violate standardsdeviate from standardsdisregard standardsignore standardsbreach standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aderir aos padrões
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cumprir com os padrões
alternative common in business contexts
Portugal
cumprir os padrões
preferred in formal and technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the book
play by the rules
toe the line
stick to the rules
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