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keep rules
[/kiːp ruːlz/]
verb phrase
cumprir regras; respeitar regras
1.
to obey and follow established regulations or guidelines
All employees must keep rules in the workplace.
Todos os funcionários devem cumprir as regras no local de trabalho.
2.
to maintain or enforce compliance with set standards
The teacher insists that students keep rules during class.
A professora insiste que os alunos respeitem as regras durante a aula.
Synonyms
follow rules
obey rules
comply with rules
adhere to rules
observe rules
Antonyms
break rules
violate rules
disregard rules
infringe rules
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cumprir as regras
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
respeitar as regras
alternative common expression
Portugal
cumprir as regras
standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
obedecer às regras
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
play by the rules
stick to the rules
follow the book
toe the line
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