achieve consensus
[/əˈtʃiːv kənˈsɛnsəs/]
verb phrase
chegar a um consenso
1. to reach a general agreement or collective decision among a group of people
The committee worked hard to achieve consensus on the new budget proposal.
O comitê trabalhou muito para chegar a um consenso sobre a proposta de novo orçamento.
2. to obtain broad agreement where most or all members agree on a course of action
It is difficult to achieve consensus in large organizations with diverse opinions.
É difícil chegar a um consenso em grandes organizações com opiniões diversas.
This phrase is commonly used in both American business and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in meetings, negotiations, and decision-making processes. In Brazil, achieving consensus is often valued in collaborative work settings, reflecting cultural preferences for group harmony (harmonia do grupo). In the USA, it's frequently used in democratic decision-making contexts and organizational management.
NYC Slang
get everyone on the same page
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