become customary
[bɪˈkʌm ˈkʌstəmeri]
verb phrase
tornar-se costumeiro; virar costume; tornar-se habitual
1. to gradually develop into a usual or accepted practice; to establish itself as a convention or habit
Over time, it became customary to exchange gifts on this holiday.
Com o tempo, tornou-se costume trocar presentes nesse feriado.
2. to be accepted or recognized as normal social behavior in a particular group or culture
It has become customary for employees to work from home on Fridays.
Tornou-se habitual que os funcionários trabalhem de casa às sextas-feiras.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe social evolution and cultural shifts. In Brazil, discussing what 'became customary' is often used when explaining modern workplace changes, holiday traditions, or evolving social norms. In the United States, it frequently appears in discussions about generational shifts and workplace culture changes.
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