costume
1. a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something in a particular society or group
It is a custom in many Western countries to exchange gifts on Christmas.
É um costume em muitos países ocidentais trocar presentes no Natal.
2. habitual or usual practice; habit
It was his custom to wake up early every morning.
Era seu costume acordar cedo todas as manhãs.
3. regular dealings or trade with a business
The shop values its long-standing custom from loyal customers.
A loja valoriza seus clientes leais de longa data.
4. duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods
The goods had to pass through customs before entering the country.
As mercadorias tiveram que passar pela alfândega antes de entrar no país.
Related Idioms & Phrases
custom and practice - the established way of doing things
break with custom - to do something different from tradition
go through customs - to pass through border control
according to custom - in the traditional or usual way
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