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official channels

[/əˈfɪʃəl ˈtʃænəlz/]
noun
canais oficiais
1. Formal and authorized routes of communication or procedures established by an organization, institution, or government
You must submit your complaint through official channels.
Você deve apresentar sua reclamação através dos canais oficiais.
2. Legitimate pathways for conducting business, making requests, or obtaining information from an entity
The announcement was made through official channels to ensure accuracy.
O anúncio foi feito através de canais oficiais para garantir precisão.
Synonyms
formal channelsproper channelsauthorized routesestablished procedures
Antonyms
unofficial channelsinformal channelsback channelsunderground channels

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
canais oficiais
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
canais oficiais
common in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
canais oficiais
standard usage, also 'vias oficiais' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through official channels
bypass official channels
within official channels
outside official channels
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