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amend the rules

[əˈmɛnd ðə rulz]
verb phrase
alterar as regras
1. to make changes or modifications to an existing set of rules or regulations
The board voted to amend the rules to allow remote participation.
A diretoria votou para alterar as regras a fim de permitir participação remota.
2. to formally modify or improve a legal document or code of conduct
They decided to amend the rules of the club after receiving member feedback.
Eles decidiram alterar as regras do clube após receber comentários dos membros.
Synonyms
modify the ruleschange the rulesrevise the rulesupdate the rulesalter the regulations
Antonyms
enforce the rulesmaintain the ruleskeep the rules unchanged

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alterar as regras
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
modificar as regras
alternative formal usage
Portugal
alterar os regulamentos
more formal or official context

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
follow the rules
break the rules
make new rules
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