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traditional position

[trəˈdɪʃənəl pəˈzɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: traditional positions / posições tradicionais
posição tradicional
1. A conventional or established way of doing something, especially in customs, practices, or social arrangements that have been followed for a long time
The family maintained their traditional position on marriage and family values.
A família mantinha sua posição tradicional sobre casamento e valores familiares.
2. In sports or physical activities, a standard or conventional stance or posture
The wrestler adopted a traditional position before the match began.
O lutador adotou uma posição tradicional antes do início da luta.
3. A socially or professionally established role or standing that follows conventional norms
She challenged the traditional position of women in the workplace.
Ela desafiou a posição tradicional das mulheres no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
conventional positioncustomary stanceestablished rolestandard posture
Antonyms
innovative positionunconventional stancemodern approachprogressive position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição tradicional
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
posição tradicional
Commonly used in business and social contexts
Portugal
posição tradicional
Standard usage in Portugal with same meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to traditional positions
break from traditional positions
hold a traditional position
challenge traditional positions
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