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within bounds

[wɪˈðɪn baʊndz]
adverbial phrase
dentro dos limites
1. Within acceptable or reasonable limits; not exceeding boundaries or restrictions
His behavior is within bounds for a child his age.
Seu comportamento está dentro dos limites para uma criança da sua idade.
2. Conforming to established rules, regulations, or social norms
The company's actions were within bounds of the law.
As ações da empresa estavam dentro dos limites da lei.
3. Within a reasonable or acceptable range
Spending an extra hour on the project is within bounds.
Gastar uma hora extra no projeto está dentro dos limites aceitáveis.
Synonyms
within limitsacceptablepermissibleallowedreasonableappropriate
Antonyms
out of boundsunacceptableexcessiveprohibitedunreasonableinappropriate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dentro dos limites
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dentro dos limites
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
dentro dos limites
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of bounds
set bounds
know no bounds
cross the line
stay in line
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