respect orders

[rɪˈspɛkt ˈɔrdərz]
verb phrase
respeitar ordens
1. to comply with or follow instructions or directives given by someone in authority
The soldiers must respect orders from their commanding officer.
Os soldados devem respeitar as ordens de seu oficial comandante.
2. to obey and honor the authority and legitimacy of commands issued
Employees are expected to respect orders from management.
Espera-se que os funcionários respeitem as ordens da gerência.
This phrase is particularly important in Brazilian military, police, and hierarchical corporate contexts where chain of command and respect for authority are culturally emphasized. In both Brazilian and American contexts, respecting orders reflects organizational discipline and institutional compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obey ordersfollow orderscomply with ordersadhere to orders
Antonyms / Antônimos
disobey ordersdefy ordersignore ordersviolate orders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
respeitar ordens
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
respeitar ordens
commonly used in business and military contexts
Rio de Janeiro
respeitar as ordens
standard usage with definite article
Portugal
respeitar ordens
identical usage, formal and institutional contexts

Related Words

authoritycomplianceobediencecommandinstruction

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the chain of command
toe the line
fall in line
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