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customary way

[KƏS-tə-mer-ee weɪ]
noun phrasepl: customary ways
modo costumeiro; forma habitual
1. The traditional or conventional manner in which something is usually done; a practice followed by habit or social convention
It is the customary way to shake hands when greeting someone in Western culture.
É o modo costumeiro apertar as mãos ao cumprimentar alguém na cultura ocidental.
2. An established practice that is accepted and followed by a group or society
Breaking the customary way of doing things can sometimes lead to innovation.
Quebrar a forma habitual de fazer as coisas pode às vezes levar à inovação.
Synonyms
traditional mannerconventional methodhabitual practiceusual wayestablished custom
Antonyms
unusual wayunconventional methodnon-traditional approachinnovative method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
modo costumeiro; forma habitual
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
forma costumeira; modo tradicional
Slight variation in phrasing preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

as is customary
in the customary manner
break with customary practice
follow custom
time-honored tradition
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