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breach protocol

[/briːtʃ ˈprəʊtəkɒl/]
noun/verb phrasepl: breach protocols
violar protocolo / descumprir protocolo
1. To violate or fail to follow an established set of rules, procedures, or agreements
The company was fined for breaching protocol by releasing confidential information without proper authorization.
A empresa foi multada por violar protocolo ao divulgar informações confidenciais sem autorização apropriada.
2. To break established procedures in diplomatic, legal, or formal contexts
The ambassador breached protocol by meeting with the foreign official without government approval.
O embaixador descumpriu protocolo ao se reunir com o funcionário estrangeiro sem aprovação do governo.
3. To violate security or safety procedures
The employee breached protocol by sharing the access code with an unauthorized person.
O funcionário violou protocolo ao compartilhar o código de acesso com uma pessoa não autorizada.
Synonyms
violate protocolbreak protocolinfringe protocolcontravene procedurecircumvent rules
Antonyms
follow protocoladhere to protocolcomply with procedureobserve rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violar protocolo / descumprir protocolo
Most common usage in formal and business contexts
São Paulo
burlar o protocolo
Alternative usage emphasizing circumvention
Rio de Janeiro
desrespeitar protocolo
Emphasizes disrespect of established procedures
Portugal
violar protocolo / incumprir protocolo
Formal usage in diplomatic and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

break all the rules
go against the grain
step out of line
violate the established order
cross the line
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