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set terms

[/set tɜrmz/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
estabelecer termos / fixar condições
1. To establish or agree upon specific conditions, rules, or requirements for an agreement or arrangement
The two companies set terms for their partnership agreement.
As duas empresas estabeleceram os termos do acordo de parceria.
2. To determine the conditions under which something will occur or be done
Before signing the contract, we need to set terms regarding payment and delivery.
Antes de assinar o contrato, precisamos fixar as condições sobre pagamento e entrega.
Synonyms
establish termsagree on termsdefine conditionsnegotiate termsstipulate conditions
Antonyms
break termsviolate termsdefault on terms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer termos / fixar condições
most common usage in business contexts
São Paulo
estabelecer os termos
frequently used in commercial and legal documents
Portugal
estabelecer os termos / acordar nos termos
slightly more formal usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the terms
on one's own terms
come to terms with
in terms of
lay down the law
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