embracing correctly

[ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ ˈkɒrɪktli]
verb phrase
abraçando corretamente
1. To hold someone in one's arms in the proper or appropriate manner, following correct technique or social protocol
The instructor demonstrated embracing correctly by showing proper posture and arm placement.
O instrutor demonstrou abraçando corretamente mostrando a postura apropriada e o posicionamento dos braços.
2. To accept or adopt an idea, concept, or belief in the right or appropriate way
She is embracing correctly the new company values by integrating them into her daily work.
Ela está abraçando corretamente os novos valores da empresa integrando-os ao seu trabalho diário.
3. To include or incorporate something thoroughly and in the proper manner
The team is embracing correctly the new software by following best practices.
O time está abraçando corretamente o novo software seguindo as melhores práticas.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'embracing correctly' is often used metaphorically to describe accepting changes, new ideas, or values in an appropriate manner. In Brazil, physical embraces are more common in social interactions, making the proper technique of embracing important in cultural and business settings. In the USA, the phrase is predominantly used in figurative contexts regarding acceptance of concepts or organizational changes.
NYC Slang
hugging it right
Synonyms / Sinônimos
accepting properlyadopting correctlyholding appropriatelywelcoming rightly
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejectingdismissingrefusingembracing incorrectly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abraçando corretamente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
abraçando do jeito certo
More colloquial variation common in casual speech
São Paulo
abraçando adequadamente
Preferred in business and professional contexts
Portugal
abraçando corretamente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; identical usage

Related Words

embraceacceptanceadoptionhugproper technique

Related Idioms & Phrases

embrace with open arms
get into the spirit of things
take to heart
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