1. To question or oppose established norms, traditions, or existing conditions; to actively work against the current state of affairs
Young entrepreneurs challenge the status quo by introducing innovative business models.
Jovens empresários desafiam o status quo ao introduzirem modelos de negócio inovadores.
2. To rebel against conventional wisdom or accepted practices
The activist group decided to challenge the status quo on environmental policies.
O grupo ativista decidiu desafiar o status quo nas políticas ambientais.