active responsibilities
[/ˈæktɪv rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪtiz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form)
responsabilidades ativas
1. duties or obligations that require direct participation, engagement, and ongoing involvement from the responsible party
As a manager, your active responsibilities include supervising your team and making daily decisions.
Como gerente, suas responsabilidades ativas incluem supervisionar sua equipe e tomar decisões diárias.
2. roles that demand continuous action and cannot be delegated or ignored without consequence
Parenting involves numerous active responsibilities that cannot be postponed.
A paternidade envolve numerosas responsabilidades ativas que não podem ser adiadas.
3. in legal or organizational contexts, duties that require proactive measures rather than passive compliance
The board members have active responsibilities to ensure company compliance with regulations.
Os membros do conselho têm responsabilidades ativas de garantir a conformidade da empresa com as regulamentações.
In Brazilian business culture, 'responsabilidades ativas' emphasizes the importance of hands-on leadership and direct involvement. The concept reflects a hierarchical management style where supervisors are expected to be actively present and involved in day-to-day operations. In American corporate contexts, the term is often used to distinguish between roles requiring direct action versus those requiring supervision or oversight only.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to take active responsibility for something
to shoulder active responsibilities
to assume active responsibilities
stepping up to the plate
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