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reshape the rules

[rɪˈʃeɪp ðə rulz]
verb phrase
reformular as regras
1. To change or modify the existing rules or regulations that govern a system, process, or organization
The new CEO aims to reshape the rules to make the company more competitive.
O novo CEO pretende reformular as regras para tornar a empresa mais competitiva.
2. To establish new standards or guidelines that alter how something is done or organized
Technology companies are reshaping the rules of retail commerce.
As empresas de tecnologia estão reformulando as regras do comércio varejista.
NYC Slang
change up the game
Synonyms
change the rulesalter the rulesmodify the rulesrewrite the rulestransform the rules
Antonyms
maintain the rulespreserve the ruleskeep the status quo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reformular as regras
most common usage
São Paulo
mudar as regras do jogo
idiomatic variation meaning to change the game rules
Portugal
reformular as regras
standard usage, same as Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

change the game
move the goalposts
change the rules of engagement
rewrite the playbook
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