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implicit rules
[/ɪmˈplɪsɪt ruːlz/]
noun
pl: implicit rules
regras implícitas
1.
Rules or guidelines that are understood or assumed without being explicitly stated or written down
Every workplace has implicit rules about how to dress and behave professionally.
Todo local de trabalho tem regras implícitas sobre como se vestir e se comportar profissionalmente.
2.
Unspoken social norms or expectations that are commonly understood within a group or culture
There are implicit rules in conversations about not interrupting others.
Existem regras implícitas em conversas sobre não interromper os outros.
Synonyms
unspoken rules
tacit rules
unwritten rules
understood rules
informal rules
Antonyms
explicit rules
written rules
formal rules
stated rules
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
regras implícitas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
regras implícitas
Commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
regras implícitas
Standard usage, sometimes 'regras tácitas' is preferred in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
read between the lines
the unspoken word
understand the rules of the game
know the drill
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