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follow guidelines

[ˈfɑːloʊ ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz]
verb phrase
seguir diretrizes
1. to adhere to or comply with a set of rules, instructions, or recommendations
All employees must follow guidelines when handling customer data.
Todos os funcionários devem seguir as diretrizes ao lidar com dados de clientes.
2. to obey established procedures or standards
Please follow guidelines for proper food storage in the kitchen.
Por favor, siga as diretrizes para o armazenamento adequado de alimentos na cozinha.
Synonyms
adhere to guidelinescomply with guidelinesobserve guidelinesrespect guidelinesstick to guidelines
Antonyms
ignore guidelinesdisregard guidelinesviolate guidelinesbreach guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seguir diretrizes
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
cumprir diretrizes
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
seguir orientações
Portuguese often uses 'orientações' instead of 'diretrizes'
Portugal
respeitar as normas
alternative formal option in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

play by the rules
toe the line
stay within bounds
follow protocol
stick to the straight and narrow
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