1. to establish or introduce new methods, procedures, or customs in an organization or system
The company decided to institute new practices to improve employee productivity.
A empresa decidiu instituir novas práticas para melhorar a produtividade dos funcionários.
2. to formally set up or put into operation new ways of doing things
The hospital will institute new practices for patient safety next month.
O hospital instituirá novas práticas de segurança do paciente no próximo mês.