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remake the standards

[rɪˈmeɪk ðə ˈstændərdz]
verb phrase
refazer os padrões
1. To establish new or revised criteria, norms, or expectations; to fundamentally change what is considered acceptable or normal
The new CEO decided to remake the standards for customer service in the company.
O novo CEO decidiu refazer os padrões de atendimento ao cliente na empresa.
2. To set higher or different benchmarks for quality, performance, or behavior
This innovative technology will remake the standards of the industry.
Esta tecnologia inovadora vai refazer os padrões da indústria.
Synonyms
reset the standardsredefine the standardschange the benchmarksestablish new normsrevolutionize standards
Antonyms
maintain the standardsuphold the standardspreserve existing norms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
refazer os padrões
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reformular os padrões
Alternative phrasing, often used in business contexts
Portugal
refazer as normas
Portuguese variant with 'normas' instead of 'padrões'

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the bar higher
change the game
raise the bar
break the mold
set new benchmarks
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