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embracing convention

[ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ kənˈvɛnʃən]
verb phrase / noun phrase
abraçar a convenção / aceitar a convenção
1. The act of accepting, adopting, or supporting established social norms, traditions, or standard practices
After years of rebellion, she found herself embracing convention and living a traditional lifestyle.
Após anos de rebeldia, ela se viu abraçando a convenção e vivendo um estilo de vida tradicional.
2. Willingly conforming to or endorsing customary rules or expectations of society
The company is embracing convention by implementing traditional business practices.
A empresa está abraçando a convenção ao implementar práticas comerciais tradicionais.
Synonyms
accepting conventionconforming to traditionadopting standard practicesfollowing norms
Antonyms
rejecting conventiondefying traditionrebelling against normsbreaking convention

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abraçar a convenção / aceitar a convenção
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
abraçar a convenção
Business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
adotar a convenção
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
abraçar a convenção / aceitar as convenções
Plural form 'convenções' often used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing by the rules
falling in line
going with the flow
toeing the line
conforming to society's expectations
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