held guidelines
[hɛld ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz]
noun phrasepl: held guidelines
diretrizes mantidas / diretrizes sustentadas / diretrizes observadas
1. Guidelines or rules that are maintained, observed, or kept in place; standards that are upheld or adhered to
The company held guidelines for ethical business practices throughout its operations.
A empresa mantinha diretrizes para práticas comerciais éticas em todas as suas operações.
2. Standards or principles that are retained and considered binding or obligatory
The organization held guidelines regarding data privacy that all employees must follow.
A organização mantinha diretrizes sobre privacidade de dados que todos os funcionários devem seguir.
In Brazilian business and institutional contexts, 'diretrizes mantidas' is frequently used in formal documentation and corporate communications. In Portugal, there is a preference for 'orientações' in some professional contexts. This phrase reflects organizational compliance culture common in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking business environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold someone to guidelines
hold fast to guidelines
held to account by guidelines
guidelines held in high regard
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