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adjust the rules
[/əˈdʒʌst ðə rulz/]
verb phrase
ajustar as regras
1.
to modify or change the rules or regulations to suit new circumstances or conditions
The coach decided to adjust the rules to make the game more accessible for younger players.
O treinador decidiu ajustar as regras para tornar o jogo mais acessível para jogadores mais jovens.
2.
to adapt or alter established regulations to accommodate different situations
We need to adjust the rules of the competition to reflect current standards.
Precisamos ajustar as regras da competição para refletir os padrões atuais.
Synonyms
modify the rules
change the rules
alter the rules
amend the rules
revise the rules
Antonyms
enforce the rules
maintain the rules
keep the rules unchanged
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ajustar as regras
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ajustar as regras
standard usage
Portugal
ajustar as regras
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
bend the rules
move the goalposts
change the game
rewrite the rulebook
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