collective operations
[/kəˈlektɪv ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: collective operations
operações coletivas
1. Coordinated activities or actions performed by a group of people working together toward a common goal or objective
The collective operations of the volunteer team resulted in the successful completion of the community project.
As operações coletivas da equipe de voluntários resultaram na conclusão bem-sucedida do projeto comunitário.
2. In military or organizational context, combined efforts of multiple units or departments functioning as a unified force
The military's collective operations across three divisions demonstrated strategic coordination.
As operações coletivas do exército em três divisões demonstraram coordenação estratégica.
3. In agriculture, coordinated farming or harvesting activities conducted by multiple farmers or cooperative members
Collective operations on the farm cooperative increased productivity and reduced individual costs.
As operações coletivas na cooperativa agrícola aumentaram a produtividade e reduziram custos individuais.
In Brazil, 'operações coletivas' is frequently used in discussions of cooperative agricultural movements, labor unions, and community-based initiatives. The term carries positive connotations of solidarity and mutual support, reflecting Brazilian cultural values of community participation. In the USA and English-speaking contexts, the phrase is more commonly used in military, business, and organizational management discourse. The concept reflects a shift from individualistic to collective problem-solving approaches in modern organizations.
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