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follow rules

[ˈfɑːloʊ ˈruːlz]
verb phrase
seguir regras
1. to obey or comply with established guidelines, laws, or regulations
Students must follow rules in the classroom.
Os alunos devem seguir as regras na sala de aula.
2. to adhere to a set of standards or procedures
If you follow the rules of the game, you will win fairly.
Se você seguir as regras do jogo, vencerá com justiça.
NYC Slang
play by the rules
Synonyms
obeycomply withadhere toabide byconform tostick to
Antonyms
break rulesviolatedisobeydisregardignoredefy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seguir regras
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
seguir as regras
colloquial with definite article
São Paulo
cumprir as regras
alternative using 'cumprir' (to fulfill)
Portugal
cumprir as regras
preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the letter of the law
toe the line
play by the rules
keep to the straight and narrow
follow the book
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