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standard protocol

[ˈstændərd ˈproʊtəkɔːl]
nounpl: standard protocols
protocolo padrão
1. An established or official procedure, system, or set of rules that is widely accepted and used as a norm
The hospital follows standard protocol for patient intake procedures.
O hospital segue o protocolo padrão para os procedimentos de admissão de pacientes.
2. In computing and telecommunications, an agreed-upon set of rules governing data transmission and communication between systems
TCP/IP is a standard protocol used for internet communication.
TCP/IP é um protocolo padrão utilizado para comunicação na internet.
3. In diplomacy and formal settings, the customary rules of procedure and etiquette
Breaking standard protocol at the diplomatic summit caused tension.
Quebrar o protocolo padrão na cúpula diplomática causou tensão.
Synonyms
standard procedurestandard operating procedureestablished procedureagreed protocolconventional procedure
Antonyms
non-standard procedureirregular proceduread hoc approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
protocolo padrão
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
protocolo padrão
Standard usage in business and tech sectors
Portugal
protocolo padrão
Standard usage consistent with European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow standard protocol
adhere to standard protocol
deviate from standard protocol
establish a standard protocol
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