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explicit boundaries

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt ˈbaʊndəriz]
noun phrase
limites explícitos
1. Clear, clearly stated, and unambiguous limits or borders that are directly communicated and understood
The teacher set explicit boundaries about classroom behavior on the first day of school.
A professora estabeleceu limites explícitos sobre o comportamento em sala de aula no primeiro dia de aula.
2. In interpersonal relationships, clearly defined expectations about what is and is not acceptable
Healthy relationships require explicit boundaries between work and personal life.
Relacionamentos saudáveis exigem limites explícitos entre vida profissional e pessoal.
3. Clearly defined restrictions or guidelines in a specific context or domain
The organization established explicit boundaries for data privacy and security.
A organização estabeleceu limites explícitos para privacidade e segurança de dados.
Synonyms
clear boundarieswell-defined limitsstated restrictionsexplicit limits
Antonyms
implicit boundariesvague limitsblurred linesundefined boundaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites explícitos
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
limites bem claros
Alternative phrasing commonly used
São Paulo
limites explícitos
Standard business and academic usage
Portugal
limites explícitos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'fronteiras explícitas' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

set boundaries
cross the line
draw the line
know where you stand
lay down the law
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