adjust protocols
[/əˈdʒʌst ˈproʊtəˌkɔːlz/]
verb phrase
ajustar protocolos
1. to modify or fine-tune established procedures, standards, or rules to meet new requirements or conditions
We need to adjust protocols to comply with the new safety regulations.
Precisamos ajustar os protocolos para estar em conformidade com as novas regulamentações de segurança.
2. to make changes to formal procedures in medical, legal, or technical contexts
The hospital decided to adjust protocols for patient admission during the pandemic.
O hospital decidiu ajustar os protocolos de admissão de pacientes durante a pandemia.
3. to update or recalibrate operational procedures to improve efficiency or effectiveness
The IT department will adjust protocols to enhance network security.
O departamento de TI ajustará os protocolos para melhorar a segurança da rede.
This phrase is predominantly used in professional, corporate, medical, and technical environments in both Brazil and the USA. It gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic when institutions frequently adjusted protocols. In Brazilian corporate culture, it reflects adaptability and modernization, while in American contexts it emphasizes compliance and regulatory adherence.
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