regularize
[/ˈrɛɡjələraɪz/]
verb
regularizar
1. to make regular, orderly, or in accordance with rules or standards
The government decided to regularize the status of undocumented workers.
O governo decidiu regularizar a situação dos trabalhadores indocumentados.
2. to bring into conformity with established rules, patterns, or procedures
The company regularized its accounting practices after the audit.
A empresa regularizou suas práticas contábeis após a auditoria.
3. to make legal or official through administrative procedures
You need to regularize your visa before it expires.
Você precisa regularizar seu visto antes que expire.
4. to normalize or establish as a regular occurrence or pattern
The new policy will regularize communication between departments.
A nova política regularizará a comunicação entre departamentos.
In Brazil, 'regularizar' is frequently used in legal and bureaucratic contexts, particularly regarding immigration status, business documentation, and informal economy formalization. The term is central to discussions about legalizing informal workers and normalizing undocumented situations. In the USA, the term appears in political debates regarding immigration reform and undocumented immigrants.
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