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impose stricter requirements

[ɪmˈpoʊz ˈstrɪktər rɪˈkwaɪrmənts]
verb phrase
impor requisitos mais rigorosos
1. to establish and enforce more stringent or demanding conditions, standards, or obligations
The government decided to impose stricter requirements for food safety inspections.
O governo decidiu impor requisitos mais rigorosos para inspeções de segurança alimentar.
2. to introduce more demanding rules or criteria that must be followed or met
Universities are imposing stricter requirements for admission.
As universidades estão impondo requisitos mais rigorosos para admissão.
Synonyms
enforce stricter standardsestablish more demanding conditionstighten requirementsimplement stricter rulesset more rigorous standards
Antonyms
relax requirementsloosen standardsease requirementsreduce restrictionslower standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impor requisitos mais rigorosos
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
impor requisitos mais exigentes
alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
impor requisitos mais exigentes
preferred in formal European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tighten the screws
raise the bar
lay down the law
get tough on
crack down on
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