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violating protocols

[vaɪ.ə.leɪ.tɪŋ ˈproʊ.tə.kɑːlz]
verb phrase (gerund/present participle)
violando protocolos
1. Breaking or failing to follow established rules, procedures, or official guidelines
The employee was fired for violating protocols by accessing confidential files.
O funcionário foi demitido por violar protocolos ao acessar arquivos confidenciais.
2. Infringing upon agreed-upon procedures in professional, medical, or legal contexts
The hospital is under investigation for violating protocols regarding patient safety.
O hospital está sob investigação por violar protocolos de segurança do paciente.
3. Disregarding formal procedures or established customs
Violating protocols at the diplomatic summit caused international tension.
Violar protocolos na cúpula diplomática causou tensão internacional.
NYC Slang
breaking the rules; playing fast and loose with procedure
Synonyms
breaking rulesinfringing proceduresdisregarding guidelinesbreaching standardscontravening regulations
Antonyms
following protocolsadhering to proceduresrespecting guidelinescomplying with rulesobserving standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violando protocolos
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
violando protocolos
Common in professional and institutional settings
São Paulo
violando protocolos
Used in corporate and bureaucratic contexts
Portugal
violando protocolos
Standard usage; may also use 'incumprindo protocolos' (failing to comply with protocols)

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking protocol
crossing the line
stepping out of line
going against the grain
playing by your own rules
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