compliers

[/kəmˈplaɪərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: complier)
conformistas, pessoas que obedecem, aqueles que cumprem
1. Plural of complier; people or entities that comply with rules, regulations, or requests
The compliers with the new regulations were praised by management.
Os conformistas com as novas regulamentações foram elogiados pela administração.
2. Individuals who habitually follow instructions or agree to demands
Most compliers in the organization rarely question authority.
A maioria dos conformistas na organização raramente questiona a autoridade.
3. Those who submit to or obey laws, rules, or orders
Tax compliers benefit from various deductions and credits.
Os contribuintes que cumprem as obrigações fiscais se beneficiam de várias deduções e créditos.
In American corporate culture, 'compliers' can carry neutral to slightly negative connotations, suggesting lack of initiative, while in Brazilian contexts it's often viewed more neutrally as simply those who follow regulations. The term is frequently used in compliance, legal, and organizational management contexts.
NYC Slang
rule followers, company men/women, yes-people
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conformistsobedient personsfollowersadherentscompliant individuals
Antonyms / Antônimos
rebelsnonconformistsdissentersdefiersviolators

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
conformistas, pessoas que cumprem/obedecem
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
os que obedecem, submissos
Emphasis on obedience aspect
São Paulo
conformistas, aderentes às normas
Business/formal context preferred
Portugal
conformistas, cumpridores
Less frequently used; prefers 'cumpridores da lei'

Related Words

complycompliancecompliantobedienceconformityadherence

Related Idioms & Phrases

go along to get along
toe the line
follow the rules
play by the rules
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