disregard guidelines
[dɪsrɪˈɡɑrd ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
verb phrase
ignorar diretrizes
1. to intentionally fail to follow or pay attention to established rules, instructions, or recommendations
The company decided to disregard guidelines and proceeded with the unsafe procedure.
A empresa decidiu ignorar as diretrizes e prosseguiu com o procedimento inseguro.
2. to deliberately overlook or dismiss official standards or protocols
He chose to disregard guidelines when submitting his project report.
Ele optou por ignorar as diretrizes ao submeter seu relatório de projeto.
In Brazilian corporate and academic contexts, disregarding guidelines is generally viewed negatively and can result in sanctions or penalties. In American culture, there is sometimes a valorization of rule-breaking in certain contexts (entrepreneurship, innovation), but in formal institutional settings, disregarding guidelines remains a serious infraction. The phrase reflects a fundamental tension between autonomy and compliance across both cultures.
NYC Slang
blow off the rules
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