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estabeleceu

[ɛʃtɐbəlɛˈsɛw]
verb
established
1. past tense of 'estabelecer' - to set up, found, or create something
He established a new company last year.
Ele estabeleceu uma nova empresa no ano passado.
2. to institute or enact a rule, law, or custom
The government established new regulations.
O governo estabeleceu novas regulamentações.
3. to settle or take up residence in a place
The family established themselves in the countryside.
A família se estabeleceu na zona rural.
4. to fix, determine, or decide something
They established the meeting date for next month.
Eles estabeleceram a data da reunião para o próximo mês.
Synonyms
fundoucriouinstituiuconstituiufixou
Antonyms
aboliurevogoudesfezextinguiudemoliu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabeleceu
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
estabeleceu
standard usage in Portugal, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estabelecer raízes - to put down roots; to settle permanently
estabelecer contato - to establish contact
estabelecer um precedente - to set a precedent
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