following guidelines

[ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
verb phrase / noun phrase
seguindo diretrizes / seguindo as orientações
1. adhering to or complying with a set of rules, instructions, or recommendations provided as guidance
Following guidelines is essential for workplace safety and consistency.
Seguir diretrizes é essencial para a segurança no trabalho e consistência.
2. taking action in accordance with established procedures or standards
The team is following guidelines for the new project implementation.
A equipe está seguindo as orientações para a implementação do novo projeto.
3. adhering to instructions or recommendations set by an authority or organization
By following guidelines, employees reduce legal and operational risks.
Ao seguir as diretrizes, os funcionários reduzem riscos legais e operacionais.
In both American and Brazilian corporate cultures, 'following guidelines' is emphasized as a key professional responsibility and ethical expectation. In Brazil, organizational compliance is often tied to legal requirements and risk management, while in the USA, it may also be linked to corporate governance and liability prevention. The phrase carries a formal, responsible tone in both contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adhering to rulescomplying with regulationsobserving proceduresobeying instructionsrespecting standards
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignoring guidelinesviolating regulationsdisregarding rulesbreaking protocolnon-compliance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seguindo diretrizes
most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
seguindo as orientações
alternative informal usage common in business contexts
São Paulo
seguindo diretrizes / normas
formal corporate usage, may include 'normas' (norms)
Portugal
seguindo as diretrizes / orientações
similar to Brazilian but with slightly different emphasis on 'orientações'

Related Words

complianceadherenceprotocolproceduresstandardsregulations

Related Idioms & Phrases

play by the rules
stick to the rules
toe the line
keep in line
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