overlook guidelines

[/ˌoʊvərˈlʊk ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz/]
verb phrase
ignorar diretrizes / desprezar orientações
1. to fail to notice or consider established rules, instructions, or recommendations; to deliberately disregard guidelines
The company decided to overlook guidelines regarding data privacy.
A empresa decidiu ignorar as diretrizes sobre privacidade de dados.
2. to intentionally choose not to follow or enforce established procedures or standards
Management chose to overlook guidelines when hiring new employees.
A gerência optou por desprezar as orientações ao contratar novos funcionários.
In corporate and institutional settings, both in Brazil and the USA, 'overlooking guidelines' is generally frowned upon and can result in disciplinary action or legal consequences. The phrase carries a negative connotation, suggesting negligence or intentional misconduct.
NYC Slang
brush off the rules / skirt the guidelines
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disregard guidelinesignore guidelinesbypass guidelinescircumvent guidelinesviolate guidelines
Antonyms / Antônimos
follow guidelinesadhere to guidelinescomply with guidelinesrespect guidelinesobserve guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ignorar diretrizes / desprezar orientações
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
descurar as diretrizes / ignorar as linhas orientadoras
slightly more formal phrasing used in official contexts
São Paulo
ignorar as diretrizes
standard business and corporate usage

Related Words

breachviolationnon-complianceprotocolstandardsprocedures

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye to guidelines
look the other way
bend the rules
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