1. to gradually weaken or damage the quality, integrity, or credibility of established norms or criteria
Cutting corners in production can undermine standards across the industry.
Cortar caminho na produção pode minar os padrões em toda a indústria.
2. to cause a decline in the level of expectations or requirements that are normally maintained
Accepting subpar work will undermine standards in the workplace.
Aceitar trabalho inferior minará os padrões no local de trabalho.