set conditions

[/sɛt kənˈdɪʃənz/]
verb phrase
estabelecer condições
1. To establish or impose specific requirements, terms, or circumstances that must be met or fulfilled
The employer set conditions for the new employment contract.
O empregador estabeleceu condições para o novo contrato de trabalho.
2. To create or arrange prerequisites for something to happen or be successful
The government set conditions for economic development in the region.
O governo estabeleceu condições para o desenvolvimento econômico na região.
3. To define the parameters or stipulations under which an agreement will be valid
Both parties set conditions before signing the contract.
Ambas as partes estabeleceram condições antes de assinar o contrato.
In Brazilian business culture, 'estabelecer condições' is crucial in negotiations and formal agreements. It reflects the importance of clarity and specificity in contracts. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in legal and business contexts, emphasizing the need to define clear parameters before proceeding with any agreement or project.
NYC Slang
lay down the rules
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impose conditionsestablish requirementsstipulate termslay down conditionsspecify terms
Antonyms / Antônimos
remove conditionswaive requirementslift restrictions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer condições
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
botar condições
More colloquial variant used in everyday speech
São Paulo
estabelecer condições
Formal and business-oriented usage
Portugal
estabelecer condições
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

conditionrequirementstipulationtermsagreementcontract

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the terms
set the ground rules
set preconditions
set prerequisites
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