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set guidelines

[set ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
verb phrase
estabelecer diretrizes
1. to establish rules, standards, or instructions that must be followed
The company set guidelines for employee conduct.
A empresa estabeleceu diretrizes para a conduta dos funcionários.
2. to create a framework or set of principles for decision-making or action
The government set guidelines to reduce carbon emissions.
O governo estabeleceu diretrizes para reduzir as emissões de carbono.
Synonyms
establish rulescreate standardslay down principlesdefine parametersstipulate conditions
Antonyms
remove restrictionsabandon ruleslift guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer diretrizes
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
definir diretrizes
slightly more formal, commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
traçar diretrizes
alternative phrasing, similar formality level
Portugal
estabelecer orientações
Portuguese European may use 'orientações' instead of 'diretrizes'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down the law
draw a line in the sand
set the record straight
call the shots
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