existing procedures

[ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ prəˈsiːdʒərz]
noun phrase
procedimentos existentes
1. Established or current methods, processes, or protocols that are already in place within an organization or system
The company decided to follow existing procedures rather than implement new changes.
A empresa decidiu seguir os procedimentos existentes em vez de implementar novas mudanças.
2. Administrative or operational processes that have been previously established and are currently being used
We must comply with all existing procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
Devemos estar em conformidade com todos os procedimentos existentes descritos no manual do funcionário.
In Brazilian corporate and administrative contexts, 'procedimentos existentes' is commonly used in formal documentation and organizational communications. The phrase reflects an emphasis on institutional order and compliance, which is important in both Brazilian and American business cultures. In Portugal, the emphasis on 'em vigor' (in effect) may be slightly more formal and legalistic.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
current proceduresestablished proceduresstanding proceduresexisting protocolscurrent practices
Antonyms / Antônimos
new proceduresproposed proceduresfuture proceduresinnovative procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos existentes
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
procedimentos em vigor
Alternative phrasing emphasizing procedures in effect
Rio de Janeiro
procedimentos vigentes
More formal variant used in official contexts
Portugal
procedimentos em vigor
Portuguese prefers 'em vigor' (in effect) construction

Related Words

standard operating proceduresprotocolguidelinesregulationsworkflowprocesses

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book (following existing procedures)
stick to the existing procedures
maintain existing procedures
deviate from existing procedures
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