ad hoc basis
[/æd hɑːk ˈbeɪsɪs/]
noun phrase
base ad hoc
1. A way of handling something on a case-by-case basis, without a predetermined plan or system; addressing matters as they arise rather than following a standard procedure
The company decided to hire employees on an ad hoc basis rather than committing to permanent positions.
A empresa decidiu contratar funcionários em base ad hoc em vez de se comprometer com posições permanentes.
2. Temporary or improvised arrangements made for a specific purpose without long-term planning
We're running the project on an ad hoc basis until we can secure permanent funding.
Estamos executando o projeto em base ad hoc até conseguirmos financiamento permanente.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian business environments. In Brazil, it reflects a pragmatic approach common in rapidly changing corporate contexts. In Portugal and other European contexts, the term is often replaced with more localized expressions. The phrase maintains its Latin origin across all Portuguese-speaking regions but may be viewed as overly formal in casual speech.
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