previous instructions
[/ˈprɪviəs ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/]
noun phrase
instruções anteriores
1. Directives, guidelines, or orders that were given before the current moment or context
According to the previous instructions, we should submit the report by Friday.
De acordo com as instruções anteriores, devemos enviar o relatório até sexta-feira.
2. Commands or procedures that were communicated in an earlier conversation, meeting, or document
The team followed the previous instructions provided by the manager last week.
A equipe seguiu as instruções anteriores fornecidas pelo gerente na semana passada.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and corporate settings in both Brazil and the USA to reference earlier guidance. In Brazilian business culture, it's often used to maintain clarity and documentation in hierarchical organizational structures. The phrase emphasizes adherence to established protocols and continuity of communication.
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follow the previous instructions
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