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alter the rules
[/ˈɔːltər ðə ruːlz/]
verb phrase
alterar as regras
1.
to change or modify the established rules or regulations that govern something
The committee decided to alter the rules to make the competition fairer.
O comitê decidiu alterar as regras para tornar a competição mais justa.
2.
to amend existing laws or policies
The government plans to alter the rules regarding workplace safety.
O governo planeja alterar as regras sobre segurança no trabalho.
Synonyms
change the rules
modify the rules
amend the rules
revise the rules
adjust the rules
Antonyms
maintain the rules
keep the rules
uphold the rules
enforce the rules
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
alterar as regras
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
mudar as regras
alternative, slightly more informal
Rio de Janeiro
alterar as regras
standard usage
Portugal
alterar as regras
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
bend the rules
play by the rules
change the game
move the goalposts
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