temporary rules
[/ˈtɛmpəreri ˈrulz/]
noun phrase
regras temporárias
1. Rules or regulations that are designed to be in effect for a limited period of time, not permanently
The company implemented temporary rules to reduce office crowding during the pandemic.
A empresa implementou regras temporárias para reduzir o agrupamento no escritório durante a pandemia.
2. Provisional guidelines established to govern conduct or procedure until permanent regulations are established
The board of directors established temporary rules for remote work until a permanent policy could be drafted.
A diretoria estabeleceu regras temporárias para trabalho remoto até que uma política permanente pudesse ser elaborada.
3. In sports or games, rules that apply only for a specific event, season, or tournament
The league announced temporary rules for the shortened season.
A liga anunciou regras temporárias para a temporada reduzida.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian corporate environments, government agencies, and educational institutions when changes need to be implemented quickly (such as during emergencies or transitions). In the United States, 'temporary rules' are frequently issued during emergency situations, regulatory changes, or organizational restructuring. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this term became particularly prominent in both countries when companies and governments had to rapidly implement new guidelines.
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