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regular action

[ˈreɡ.jə.lər ˈæk.ʃən]
nounpl: regular actions
ação regular
1. An action or activity that occurs habitually, at consistent intervals, or according to established patterns or rules
Regular exercise is essential for good health.
O exercício regular é essencial para a boa saúde.
2. In legal or formal contexts, an action that conforms to standard procedures or norms
The court found the regular action of the company to be compliant with regulations.
O tribunal considerou a ação regular da empresa como em conformidade com os regulamentos.
3. In grammar, a verb that follows standard conjugation patterns
In English, 'walk' is a regular action verb.
Em inglês, 'walk' é um verbo de ação regular.
Synonyms
routine actionhabitual actionstandard procedurecommon practice
Antonyms
irregular actionexceptional actionsporadic actionunusual procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação regular
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ação regular
Standard usage; equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

business as usual
like clockwork
day in and day out
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