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set more rigorous standards

[set mɔr ˈrɪɡərəs ˈstændərdz]
verb phrase
estabelecer padrões mais rigorosos
1. To establish stricter, more demanding criteria or requirements that must be met
The company decided to set more rigorous standards for quality control.
A empresa decidiu estabelecer padrões mais rigorosos para controle de qualidade.
2. To implement tougher benchmarks or performance metrics
The government will set more rigorous standards for environmental protection.
O governo estabelecerá padrões mais rigorosos para proteção ambiental.
Synonyms
impose stricter requirementsraise the bartighten standardsestablish higher benchmarksenforce tougher criteria
Antonyms
lower standardsrelax requirementsease restrictionsweaken criteria

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer padrões mais rigorosos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
definir normas mais rigorosas
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
estabelecer critérios mais exigentes
Alternative phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the bar
set the bar higher
tighten one's belt
mean business
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