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handle responsibly

[ˈhændəl rɪˈspɒnsəbli]
verb phrase
lidar responsavelmente
1. to manage or deal with something in a careful, accountable, and ethical manner
You must handle responsibly the sensitive information entrusted to you.
Você deve lidar responsavelmente com as informações sensíveis que lhe foram confiadas.
2. to treat or use something with proper care and accountability
The company handles responsibly its environmental impact.
A empresa lida responsavelmente com seu impacto ambiental.
Synonyms
manage carefullydeal responsiblytreat with caremanage ethicallyconduct responsibly
Antonyms
handle irresponsiblymismanageneglecttreat carelesslyabuse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lidar responsavelmente
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lidar com responsabilidade
alternative phrasing common in Rio
São Paulo
gerir responsavelmente
more formal, used in business contexts
Portugal
lidar responsavelmente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take responsibility for
act in good faith
exercise due diligence
keep a tight ship
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