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assumption of position

[əˈsʌmpʃən əv pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: assumptions of position
assunção do cargo
1. The act of taking on or beginning a new job, role, or official position
The assumption of position as CEO took place on January 1st.
A assunção do cargo de diretor executivo ocorreu em 1º de janeiro.
2. The formal taking over of duties and responsibilities in an official capacity
His assumption of position as ambassador was marked by a grand ceremony.
Sua assunção do cargo de embaixador foi marcada por uma cerimônia solene.
Synonyms
taking officeassumption of officeaccession to officecommencement of dutyassumption of duties
Antonyms
relinquishment of positionresignationabdicationstepping down

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunção do cargo
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
assunção da posição
Also used in business contexts
Portugal
tomada de posse
Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially in formal contexts
General
posse do cargo
Alternative formal term across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the helm
step into someone's shoes
assume office
take up a position
assume command
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