committed task

[/kəˈmɪtɪd tæsk/]
noun phrasepl: committed tasks
tarefa comprometida
1. A task that has been assigned, promised, or pledged to be completed by a specific person or team
The committed task must be delivered by Friday.
A tarefa comprometida deve ser entregue até sexta-feira.
2. In project management, a task that has been formally agreed upon and included in a project timeline
All committed tasks are tracked in the project management software.
Todas as tarefas comprometidas são acompanhadas no software de gerenciamento de projetos.
3. Work that someone has made a commitment to complete with dedication and accountability
She takes every committed task seriously and always delivers on time.
Ela leva toda tarefa comprometida a sério e sempre entrega no prazo.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, 'committed task' is a formal term emphasizing reliability and professional accountability. In Brazil, there is strong emphasis on 'compromisso' (commitment) as a mark of professionalism. Missing a committed task can significantly impact professional reputation in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assigned taskpledged taskagreed-upon taskobligatory taskpromised deliverable
Antonyms / Antônimos
abandoned taskoptional taskuncommitted taskpending task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa comprometida
Standard term used in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
tarefa assumida
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the assumption of responsibility
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa comprometida
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
tarefa comprometida
European Portuguese uses the same term with identical meaning

Related Words

commitmentaccountabilitydeliverabledeadlineproject managementtask allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay committed to the task
honor a committed task
meet committed deadlines
stand by a commitment
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