collective solution
[kəˈlɛktɪv səˈluːʃən]
nounpl: collective solutions
solução coletiva
1. A resolution or answer to a problem that is developed and implemented by a group of people working together rather than by individuals acting alone
The community reached a collective solution to address the neighborhood's crime problem by organizing neighborhood watch programs.
A comunidade chegou a uma solução coletiva para resolver o problema de criminalidade do bairro organizando programas de vigilância comunitária.
2. An approach to problem-solving that emphasizes consensus, shared responsibility, and group participation
Finding a collective solution required compromises from all stakeholders involved in the project.
Encontrar uma solução coletiva exigiu concessões de todas as partes interessadas envolvidas no projeto.
3. In policy and governance, a decision or policy that benefits or affects multiple groups or the entire society
The government sought a collective solution to the housing crisis through legislation and public-private partnerships.
O governo buscou uma solução coletiva para a crise habitacional através de legislação e parcerias público-privadas.
In Brazil, the concept of 'solução coletiva' reflects the cultural emphasis on community, collaboration, and consensus-building. It is particularly valued in indigenous traditions and increasingly emphasized in modern governance and corporate social responsibility initiatives. In the USA, collective solutions are promoted in community organizing, environmental activism, and public health campaigns, though individualistic approaches remain prominent in broader culture.
Related Idioms & Phrases
all hands on deck - everyone working together toward a collective solution
many hands make light work - collective solutions often require group participation
put our heads together - to develop a collective solution through brainstorming
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