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respect guidelines

[rɪˈspɛkt ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
verb phrase
respeitar diretrizes
1. to follow or adhere to a set of rules, principles, or instructions that are established as guides for behavior or procedure
All employees must respect guidelines outlined in the company handbook.
Todos os funcionários devem respeitar as diretrizes descritas no manual da empresa.
2. to comply with established standards or recommendations for conduct
Please respect guidelines when using the facility.
Por favor, respeite as diretrizes ao usar as instalações.
Synonyms
follow guidelinesadhere to guidelinescomply with guidelinesobserve guidelinesabide by guidelines
Antonyms
ignore guidelinesdisregard guidelinesviolate guidelinesbreach guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
respeitar diretrizes
most common usage
São Paulo
respeitar as normas
alternative using 'normas' (norms)
Portugal
respeitar as orientações
often uses 'orientações' instead of 'diretrizes'

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the book
play by the rules
stick to the rules
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