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violate the rules

[ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt ðə rulz]
verb phrase
violar as regras
1. to break or fail to obey established rules, regulations, or laws
The athlete was penalized for violating the rules of the competition.
O atleta foi penalizado por violar as regras da competição.
2. to act in defiance of agreed-upon standards or codes of conduct
Students who violate the rules of the school may face disciplinary action.
Estudantes que violam as regras da escola podem enfrentar medidas disciplinares.
NYC Slang
break the rules / go against the rules
Synonyms
break the rulesinfringe the rulesdisobey the rulestransgress the rulescontravene the rules
Antonyms
follow the rulesobey the rulescomply with the rulesrespect the rulesadhere to the rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violar as regras
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
violar as regras
common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
violar as regras
standard usage, may use 'quebrar as regras' colloquially
Portugal
violar as regras
standard usage; also 'infringir as regras'

Related Idioms & Phrases

bend the rules
play by the rules
the rules of the game
lay down the rules
break new ground
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