fulfill commitments
[fʊlˈfɪl kəˈmɪtmənts]
verb phrase
cumprir compromissos
1. to complete or carry out promises, obligations, or agreements that one has made
The company must fulfill its commitments to its clients to maintain trust.
A empresa deve cumprir seus compromissos com os clientes para manter a confiança.
2. to satisfy the requirements or conditions of a promise or obligation
She worked hard to fulfill her commitments to her family and career.
Ela trabalhou duro para cumprir seus compromissos com a família e a carreira.
3. to make good on one's word or promises
The government pledged to fulfill its commitments regarding environmental protection.
O governo se comprometeu em cumprir seus compromissos relativos à proteção ambiental.
In both Brazilian and American business culture, fulfilling commitments is highly valued and essential for maintaining professional reputation and trust. In Brazil, personal relationships (jogo de cintura) often influence how commitments are negotiated, whereas in the USA, written contracts and explicit deadlines are more standard. Portuguese culture emphasizes 'honrar' (honoring) commitments as a matter of personal integrity and respect.
NYC Slang
keep it real / follow through / deliver on the promise
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