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the established way
[ðə ɪˈstæblɪʃt weɪ]
noun phrase
pl: the established ways
o caminho estabelecido / a forma tradicional
1.
The conventional or traditional method of doing something that has been accepted and practiced over time
They decided to follow the established way rather than innovate.
Eles decidiram seguir o caminho estabelecido em vez de inovar.
2.
The accepted standard procedure or protocol in a particular field or organization
In law, we must respect the established way of interpreting contracts.
Em direito, devemos respeitar a forma tradicional de interpretar contratos.
Synonyms
the traditional way
the conventional method
the standard procedure
the usual practice
the accepted norm
Antonyms
the new way
the unconventional method
the innovative approach
the radical change
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
o jeito estabelecido / a forma tradicional
Commonly used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
o modo estabelecido / a forma consagrada
Preference for 'modo' and 'consagrada' in formal Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
to go by the book
the way things are done
business as usual
follow the beaten path
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