obey orders
[/əˈbeɪ ˈɔːrdərz/]
verb phrase
obedecer ordens
1. to comply with or follow instructions given by someone in authority
Soldiers must obey orders from their commanding officers.
Os soldados devem obedecer às ordens de seus oficiais comandantes.
2. to submit to and act in accordance with commands or directives
The employees were expected to obey orders without question.
Os funcionários eram esperados a obedecer ordens sem questionar.
In military and hierarchical contexts in both Brazil and the USA, 'obey orders' (obedecer ordens) is a fundamental principle emphasizing discipline and chain of command. The phrase carries weight in professional, military, and institutional settings, reflecting cultural values around respect for authority and organizational structure.
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