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enforce inflexibility

[en-FORS in-FLEK-suh-BIL-uh-tee]
verb phrase
impor inflexibilidade
1. to compel or impose rigid adherence to rules, policies, or standards without allowance for exceptions or variations
The manager decided to enforce inflexibility in the dress code policy without any exceptions.
O gerente decidiu impor inflexibilidade na política de código de vestuário sem exceções.
2. to strictly maintain an unyielding or unbending position or approach
The government chose to enforce inflexibility regarding immigration regulations.
O governo escolheu impor inflexibilidade em relação aos regulamentos de imigração.
NYC Slang
stick to the rules no matter what / not budging an inch
Synonyms
impose rigidityenforce strictnessmaintain rigid standardsdemand complianceenforce stubbornness
Antonyms
allow flexibilitypermit adaptabilityencourage compromiseenable discretionpromote elasticity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impor inflexibilidade / forçar rigidez
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
impor inflexibilidade
standard business and formal usage
Portugal
impor rigidez / exigir inflexibilidade
slightly more formal tone in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
stand firm
hold the line
not give an inch
lay down the law
stick to one's guns
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