ad-hoc resolution

[/ˌæd ˈhɑːk/ /rɛzəˈluːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: ad-hoc resolutions / resoluções ad-hoc
resolução ad-hoc
1. A decision or solution created for a specific problem or situation without being part of a general plan or system; a temporary measure designed to address an immediate issue
The company implemented an ad-hoc resolution to fix the server outage quickly.
A empresa implementou uma resolução ad-hoc para corrigir rapidamente a falha do servidor.
2. In formal contexts (meetings, assemblies), a resolution passed to address a specific, immediate matter not covered by standard procedures
The board approved an ad-hoc resolution to allocate emergency funds.
O conselho aprovou uma resolução ad-hoc para alocar fundos de emergência.
3. A temporary or improvised solution implemented without long-term planning
Rather than implementing permanent changes, management opted for an ad-hoc resolution.
Em vez de implementar mudanças permanentes, a gestão optou por uma resolução ad-hoc.
The term 'ad-hoc resolution' is widely used in both Brazilian corporate and governmental contexts, reflecting the influence of English in formal business language. In Brazil, it appears frequently in board meetings, legal documents, and technical reports. The phrase maintains its Latin origin and is often left untranslated in formal documents. In Portugal, there is slightly more preference for using Portuguese alternatives like 'resolução pontual,' though 'ad-hoc' is also understood and used.
NYC Slang
quick fix / band-aid solution
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary solutionimprovised measurestopgap measureemergency resolutionquick fix
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent solutionsystematic approachplanned resolutionlong-term strategy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolução ad-hoc
Standard term used in business and legal contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
resolução ad-hoc / solução emergencial
Common in corporate and legal environments
Rio de Janeiro
resolução ad-hoc
Used in formal institutional settings
Portugal
resolução ad-hoc / resolução pontual
Alternative 'resolução pontual' also used to emphasize temporary nature

Related Words

resolutionad-hoc committeeimprovisationworkaroundemergency measuretemporary fix

Related Idioms & Phrases

a band-aid solution
putting out fires
short-term fix
solução de emergência
resolver na hora
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