careful direction
[/ˈkɛrfəl dəˈrɛkʃən/]
noun phrasepl: careful directions
direção cuidadosa
1. precise and thoughtful guidance or instructions given with attention to detail and caution
The teacher provided careful direction to ensure all students understood the assignment.
A professora forneceu direção cuidadosa para garantir que todos os alunos compreendessem a tarefa.
2. cautious management or supervision of a process, project, or group
Under the careful direction of the project manager, the team completed the work on time.
Sob a direção cuidadosa do gerente de projetos, a equipe completou o trabalho no prazo.
3. deliberate and attentive steering or navigation
The captain's careful direction of the ship through the storm prevented disaster.
A direção cuidadosa do capitão pelo navio através da tempestade evitou desastre.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in educational, professional, and project management settings. In Brazil, it reflects the value placed on careful planning and attention to detail (jogo seguro), while in the USA it emphasizes the importance of clear management and oversight in achieving desired outcomes.
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