1. A set of agreed-upon procedures or rules that have been formally adopted and are regularly followed in a specific organization, field, or context
Following the established protocol, all new employees must complete orientation training before starting work.
Seguindo o protocolo estabelecido, todos os novos funcionários devem completar o treinamento de orientação antes de começar o trabalho.
2. Standard procedures that have become conventional practice in diplomatic, medical, scientific, or legal contexts
The hospital adheres to the established protocol for sterilizing surgical instruments.
O hospital segue o protocolo estabelecido para esterilizar instrumentos cirúrgicos.