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appropriate stand

[/əˈproʊpriət stænd/]
noun phrasepl: appropriate stands
posição apropriada / postura adequada
1. A proper or suitable position or stance taken in relation to an issue, situation, or person
The company took an appropriate stand against discrimination in the workplace.
A empresa assumiu uma posição apropriada contra a discriminação no local de trabalho.
2. A correct physical stance or positioning, particularly in sports or martial arts
The boxer adopted an appropriate stand before throwing the punch.
O boxeador adotou uma postura apropriada antes de desferir o golpe.
3. A suitable or fitting position regarding a principle, belief, or moral issue
Taking an appropriate stand on environmental issues is crucial for future generations.
Assumir uma posição apropriada sobre questões ambientais é crucial para futuras gerações.
Synonyms
proper stancesuitable positioncorrect posturefitting stand
Antonyms
inappropriate stanceunsuitable positionimproper posture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição apropriada / postura adequada
commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
posição apropriada
preferred in business and formal settings
Rio de Janeiro
postura correta / posição certa
more colloquial variant
Portugal
posição apropriada / atitude adequada
atitude more commonly used for metaphorical meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a stand
stand one's ground
make a stand
take the moral high ground
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