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maintain guidelines

[meɪnˈteɪn ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
verb phrase
manter diretrizes
1. to keep or preserve a set of rules, standards, or principles in effect
The company must maintain guidelines to ensure quality control.
A empresa deve manter diretrizes para garantir controle de qualidade.
2. to continue following or adhering to established procedures or standards
We need to maintain guidelines for safety in the workplace.
Precisamos manter diretrizes de segurança no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
uphold standardspreserve guidelinesfollow procedureskeep rules in placeadhere to standards
Antonyms
abandon guidelinesdisregard standardsneglect proceduresviolate guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter diretrizes
most common usage
São Paulo
manter as diretrizes
formal business context
Portugal
manter as orientações
alternative: 'manter as linhas orientadoras'

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the guidelines
go by the book
stay within bounds
keep standards high
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