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disregard rules

[dɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd rulz]
verb phrase
ignorar regras
1. to pay no attention to or deliberately violate established rules, regulations, or guidelines
The company decided to disregard rules about workplace safety.
A empresa decidiu ignorar as regras sobre segurança no trabalho.
2. to act without regard for established norms or protocols
He disregarded rules and parked illegally.
Ele ignorou as regras e estacionou ilegalmente.
NYC Slang
break the rules, play fast and loose with the rules
Synonyms
ignore rulesviolate rulesbreak rulesflout rulesdefy rulesbreach rules
Antonyms
follow rulesobey rulescomply with rulesrespect rulesobserve rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ignorar regras
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
desrespeitar as regras
emphasis on disrespect toward rules
São Paulo
violar regras
more formal legal context
Portugal
descumprir regras
formal usage, especially in official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the rules
bend the rules
go against the grain
throw caution to the wind
play by your own rules
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