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observe the rules

[əbˈzɜːrv ðə ruːlz]
verb phrase
observar as regras
1. to follow or comply with established rules, regulations, or guidelines
All students must observe the rules of the school.
Todos os alunos devem observar as regras da escola.
2. to adhere to a set of standards or code of conduct
Employees are expected to observe the rules in the workplace.
Espera-se que os funcionários observem as regras no local de trabalho.
NYC Slang
play by the rules
Synonyms
follow the rulescomply with the rulesadhere to the rulesrespect the rulesobey the rulesabide by the rules
Antonyms
break the rulesviolate the rulesdisregard the rulesignore the rulesdefy the rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observar as regras
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
respeitar as regras
commonly used alternative
Rio de Janeiro
cumprir as regras
frequently used variant
Portugal
respeitar as regras
preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the book
go by the book
stick to the rules
toe the line
play it by the rules
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