approved meeting

[əˈpruːvd ˈmiːtɪŋ]
nounpl: approved meetings
reunião aprovada
1. A meeting that has been formally authorized, sanctioned, or confirmed by relevant authorities, management, or governing bodies
The approved meeting was scheduled for next Tuesday at 2 PM in the main conference room.
A reunião aprovada foi agendada para a próxima terça-feira às 14h na sala de conferências principal.
2. A meeting that meets all necessary requirements and has received official consent to proceed
Before we can hold the approved meeting, all participants must sign the attendance sheet.
Antes de realizarmos a reunião aprovada, todos os participantes devem assinar a lista de presença.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, 'approved meeting' is a formal term commonly used in corporate, governmental, and institutional settings. In Brazil, formal approval of meetings is often emphasized in large organizations and public institutions. The term reflects the importance of proper authorization and documentation in professional environments, particularly in hierarchical organizational structures typical of many Brazilian companies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authorized meetingsanctioned meetingscheduled meetingconfirmed meetingofficial meeting
Antonyms / Antônimos
unapproved meetingunauthorized meetingcancelled meetingpostponed meeting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reunião aprovada
Standard term used in business and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reunião aprovada
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
reunião autorizada
Alternative term sometimes preferred in corporate environments
Portugal
reunião aprovada
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'reunião autorizada' in formal contexts

Related Words

meeting agendameeting minutesmeeting protocolboard meetingconferenceassembly

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light for a meeting
have official approval for a meeting
receive clearance for a meeting
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