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set up new guidelines

[/sɛt ʌp nu ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/]
verb phrase
estabelecer novas diretrizes
1. to create and implement a new set of rules, standards, or directions for conduct or procedure
The company decided to set up new guidelines for employee conduct.
A empresa decidiu estabelecer novas diretrizes para a conduta dos funcionários.
2. to formally introduce and put into effect new standards or procedures
The government will set up new guidelines for environmental protection.
O governo estabelecerá novas diretrizes para a proteção ambiental.
Synonyms
establish new guidelinescreate new standardsinstitute new procedureslay down new rulesimplement new protocols
Antonyms
remove guidelineseliminate standardsabolish rulesdiscard procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estabelecer novas diretrizes
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
montar novas diretrizes
alternative colloquial form in business contexts
Portugal
estabelecer novas orientações
Portuguese preference for 'orientações' alongside 'diretrizes'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay down the law
set the record straight
draw a line in the sand
set new standards
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