preliminary guidelines
[/prɪˈmɪnəri ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/]
noun phrasepl: preliminary guidelines
diretrizes preliminares
1. Initial or tentative instructions, standards, or principles established before final decisions are made
The preliminary guidelines for the project were distributed to all team members before the formal kickoff meeting.
As diretrizes preliminares para o projeto foram distribuídas a todos os membros da equipe antes da reunião formal de início.
2. Early-stage recommendations or procedures subject to revision or modification
The government released preliminary guidelines on how to implement the new policy.
O governo divulgou diretrizes preliminares sobre como implementar a nova política.
3. Draft instructions meant to guide initial actions while awaiting final approval
We are working under preliminary guidelines until the board provides final approval.
Estamos trabalhando sob diretrizes preliminares até que o conselho forneça aprovação final.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American business, governmental, and academic contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in official government communications and corporate strategy documents. In the USA, it's standard in project management, policy implementation, and regulatory announcements. The term emphasizes a transitional phase where rules are not yet finalized, reflecting organizational practices in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to follow the preliminary guidelines
pending preliminary guidelines
subject to preliminary guidelines
in accordance with preliminary guidelines
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