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infringe the rules

[ɪnˈfrɪndʒ ðə rulz]
verb phrase
infringir as regras
1. to break or violate the rules; to act in a way that goes against established regulations or guidelines
The athlete was banned for infringing the rules of fair competition.
O atleta foi banido por infringir as regras da competição justa.
2. to transgress established norms or regulations in a way that is considered unlawful or improper
The company was fined for infringing the rules regarding environmental protection.
A empresa foi multada por infringir as regras de proteção ambiental.
Synonyms
break the rulesviolate the rulestransgressbreach the rulescontravenedisregard the rules
Antonyms
follow the rulesobey the rulescomply with the rulesabide by the rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infringir as regras
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
infringir as regras
standard formal usage
Portugal
infringir as regras
formal usage; sometimes 'violar as regras' is used as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
break the law
cross the line
step out of line
go against the grain
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