adopting correctly

[ə-ˈdäp-tiŋ ˈkə-rek(t)-lē]
verb phrase
adotar corretamente
1. to take up, start using, or accept something (such as a practice, method, or idea) in the proper, accurate, or appropriate way
The company is adopting correctly the new software by providing comprehensive training to all employees.
A empresa está adotando corretamente o novo software fornecendo treinamento abrangente a todos os funcionários.
2. to accept or start to follow a course of action, belief, or lifestyle in accordance with best practices or proper procedures
Adopting correctly sustainable practices requires understanding the environmental impact of each decision.
Adotar corretamente práticas sustentáveis requer compreender o impacto ambiental de cada decisão.
3. to legally take a child into one's family with all rights and responsibilities according to law
The family is adopting correctly through official channels and proper legal documentation.
A família está adotando corretamente através de canais oficiais e documentação legal apropriada.
In Brazilian business culture, 'adotar corretamente' is commonly used when discussing organizational change management, technology implementation, and quality assurance. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in corporate contexts, legal proceedings related to child adoption, and environmental/sustainability discussions. The phrase emphasizes not just the action of adopting, but doing so with proper methodology and adherence to standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
embracing properlyimplementing correctlyaccepting appropriatelyassuming rightlytaking up properly
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejectingrefusingdismissingadopting incorrectlymisapplying

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adotar corretamente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
adotar de forma correta
alternative phrasing, slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
adotar do jeito certo
more colloquial variation
Portugal
adoptar correctamente
European Portuguese spelling with 'adoptar' and 'correctamente'

Related Words

adoptionadoptcorrectlyimplementationadaptationacceptance

Related Idioms & Phrases

adopt a different approach
adopt best practices
adopt and adapt
adopt a course of action
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