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reduce standards

[rɪˈdjuːs ˈstændərdz]
verb phrase
reduzir padrões
1. to lower the level of quality, expectation, or requirement that something must meet
The company decided to reduce standards to cut costs.
A empresa decidiu reduzir padrões para cortar custos.
2. to accept lower quality or performance than previously required
We cannot reduce standards in our customer service.
Não podemos reduzir padrões no nosso atendimento ao cliente.
NYC Slang
dumb it down
Synonyms
lower standardscompromise qualityrelax requirementsdiminish expectationsdowngrade criteria
Antonyms
raise standardsimprove qualityincrease expectationsenhance criteriamaintain standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduzir padrões
most common usage
São Paulo
baixar padrões
alternative colloquial form
Portugal
reduzir critérios
often used interchangeably with 'reduzir padrões'

Related Idioms & Phrases

compromise on quality
cut corners
lower the bar
settle for less
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