heed orders
[/hiːd ˈɔːrdərz/]
verb phrase
obedecer ordens
1. to pay attention to and follow instructions or commands given by someone in authority
The soldiers were ordered to heed orders from their commanding officer without question.
Os soldados foram ordenados a obedecer as ordens de seu oficial comandante sem questionar.
2. to comply with or respect directives or instructions
If you want to succeed in the military, you must heed orders immediately.
Se você quer ter sucesso na militar, deve obedecer as ordens imediatamente.
This phrase is commonly used in military, hierarchical, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, obedience to authority is culturally emphasized in institutional settings. In the USA, the phrase carries strong military connotations and is often used when discussing chain of command, discipline, and formal organizational structures.
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