agir sozinho
1. to perform an action independently without assistance or collaboration from others
He decided to act alone rather than wait for his team members.
Ele decidiu agir sozinho em vez de esperar pelos membros de seu time.
2. to take independent action without consulting or involving other people
The manager chose to act alone on this decision without seeking approval.
O gerente escolheu agir sozinho nesta decisão sem buscar aprovação.
3. to perform a task or undertaking by oneself
She prefers to act alone when working on creative projects.
Ela prefere agir sozinha ao trabalhar em projetos criativos.
In Brazilian business and social contexts, 'agir sozinho' can carry different connotations depending on context—it may be viewed as independence and initiative, or as lack of teamwork. In American culture, 'acting alone' is often associated with individualism and self-reliance, particularly valued in entrepreneurial settings.
NYC Slang
do your own thing; go solo
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