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established foundation

[ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈfaʊnˈdeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: established foundations / fundações estabelecidas
fundação estabelecida
1. A well-known, officially registered charitable or institutional organization that has been in operation for a considerable time and has legal status
The established foundation donated millions to educational programs across the country.
A fundação estabelecida doou milhões para programas educacionais em todo o país.
2. A solid, stable base or groundwork that has been formally set up and recognized
The company's success was built on an established foundation of quality and trust.
O sucesso da empresa foi construído sobre uma fundação estabelecida de qualidade e confiança.
Synonyms
recognized foundationlegitimate foundationregistered foundationinstitutional foundation
Antonyms
fledgling foundationnew foundationstartup foundationunregistered foundation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fundação estabelecida
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
fundação instituída
Alternative formal term commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
fundação constituída
Preferred legal term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay a solid foundation
build on established foundations
a house built on rock
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