begin task

[bɪˈɡɪn tæsk]
verb phrase
iniciar tarefa
1. to start or commence a job, assignment, or piece of work
The team will begin task at 9 AM tomorrow.
A equipe iniciará a tarefa amanhã às 9 da manhã.
2. to start executing a specific assignment or responsibility
Once you receive the materials, you can begin task on the project.
Assim que receber os materiais, você pode iniciar a tarefa do projeto.
In Brazilian professional contexts, 'iniciar tarefa' is commonly used in project management and IT environments. Americans often use casual phrases like 'get started' or 'jump on it,' while Brazilians tend toward more formal phrasal constructions, particularly in corporate settings. The phrase reflects task-oriented work culture in both countries.
NYC Slang
get to work on it / jump on it
Synonyms / Sinônimos
start taskcommence taskundertake taskembark on taskget started
Antonyms / Antônimos
end taskfinish taskcomplete taskabandon task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciar tarefa
most common usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
começar a tarefa
casual, conversational alternative
São Paulo
dar início à tarefa
formal business Portuguese
Portugal
dar início à tarefa / começar a tarefa
both forms accepted; slightly more formal usage

Related Words

task managementworkflowassignmentproject initiationexecution

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the ground running
get the ball rolling
take the plunge
dive into work
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