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via proper channels

[ˈviːə ˈprɒpər ˈtʃænəlz]
phrase/adverbial expression
pelos canais apropriados
1. Through the official, established, or correct procedures and routes of communication or authority
Please submit your complaint via proper channels to ensure it receives appropriate attention.
Por favor, envie sua reclamação pelos canais apropriados para garantir que receba atenção apropriada.
2. Following the established protocol or hierarchy within an organization
The request must go via proper channels before being approved by management.
O pedido deve passar pelos canais apropriados antes de ser aprovado pela gerência.
Synonyms
through official channelsvia official proceduresthrough the proper procedurevia the correct chain of command
Antonyms
under the tablethrough back channelsinformallyunofficially

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pelos canais apropriados
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pelos canais apropriados / pelas vias corretas
Formal business context
Portugal
pelos canais apropriados / por via hierárquica
Common in administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

go through the motions
follow the chain of command
do things by the book
follow protocol
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