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ignore the rules

[ɪɡˈnɔːr ðə ruːlz]
verb phrase
ignorar as regras
1. to deliberately disregard or pay no attention to established guidelines, laws, or regulations
He decided to ignore the rules and park in the handicapped spot.
Ele decidiu ignorar as regras e estacionar na vaga para deficientes.
2. to act without following prescribed procedures or conventions
The startup chose to ignore the rules of traditional business practices.
A startup escolheu ignorar as regras das práticas comerciais tradicionais.
NYC Slang
break the rules / go rogue
Synonyms
disregard the rulesbreak the rulesviolate the rulesflout the rulesdefy the rules
Antonyms
follow the rulesobey the rulescomply with the rulesrespect the rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ignorar as regras
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
ignorar as regras / desrespeitar as regras
colloquially may use 'desrespeitar' for emphasis
São Paulo
ignorar as regras
standard formal usage
Portugal
ignorar as regras / desrespeitar as normas
may use 'normas' instead of 'regras' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
play by your own rules
break the mold
go against the grain
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