break protocol

breɪk ˈproʊtəˌkɔl
broke protocol
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Translation of break protocol into German

Verbal expression

1.

rules

fail to follow established rules or procedures
das Protokoll brechen gegen das Protokoll verstoßen
  • He was reprimanded for breaking protocol during the meeting.Er wurde gerügt, weil er während des Treffens das Protokoll gebrochen hat.
2.

etiquette

act against traditional or expected behavior
  • She broke protocol by speaking out of turn.Sie hat das Protokoll gebrochen, indem sie außerhalb der Reihe sprach.
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Examples of break protocol in a sentence

  • The diplomat was careful not to break protocol during the negotiations.
  • He broke protocol by not wearing a tie.
  • They broke protocol during the ceremony.

Translations of "break protocol" in Context ordered by category and frequency

das Protokoll zu brechen

It's unwise to break protocol in situations where safety is a major concern.

Es ist unklug, das Protokoll zu brechen, wenn die Sicherheit ein Hauptanliegen ist.

It's risky to break protocol; everything could fall apart without clear guidelines.

Es ist riskant, das Protokoll zu brechen; ohne klare Richtlinien könnte alles auseinanderfallen.

She felt a moral obligation to break protocol when she discovered the truth.

Sie fühlte sich moralisch verpflichtet, das Protokoll zu brechen, als sie die Wahrheit entdeckte.

The committee had to evaluate the reasons for wanting to break protocol.

Das Komitee musste die Gründe für die Absicht, das Protokoll zu brechen, bewerten.

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break protocol: Examples and translations in context

If you attempt to break protocol, be prepared for the potential fallout.

Wenn Sie versuchen, das Protokoll zu brechen, sollten Sie sich auf mögliche Folgen einstellen.

Darell knew he would face consequences if he chose to break protocol today.

Darell wusste, dass er Konsequenzen zu erwarten hatte, wenn er sich heute entscheiden würde, das Protokoll zu brechen.

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