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administrative work

[/ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv wɜːrk/]
noun
trabalho administrativo
1. Tasks and duties related to the management and organization of an office, organization, or institution, typically involving paperwork, record-keeping, scheduling, and support functions
Most of her day is spent on administrative work such as filing documents and answering emails.
A maior parte do seu dia é gasta em trabalho administrativo, como arquivamento de documentos e resposta de e-mails.
2. Clerical and organizational tasks that support the primary functions of a business or institution
The new employee handles all the administrative work for the department.
A nova funcionária cuida de todo o trabalho administrativo do departamento.
NYC Slang
desk jockey work
Synonyms
clerical workoffice workpaperworkadministrative dutiessecretarial work
Antonyms
creative workmanual laborfield worktechnical work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho administrativo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho administrativo / trabalho de escritório
Both terms commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
trabalho administrativo / trabalho de secretaria
More formal European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

paperwork shuffle
red tape
office duties
behind the desk
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