communication-oriented

[kuh-myoo-nuh-KAY-shuhn OR-ee-en-tid]
adjective
orientado para a comunicação
1. Focused on or prioritizing effective communication as a primary goal or characteristic
The company adopted a communication-oriented approach to management.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem orientada para a comunicação na gestão.
2. Designed or structured to facilitate clear and open exchange of information
A communication-oriented workplace encourages feedback and dialogue.
Um ambiente de trabalho orientado para a comunicação incentiva feedback e diálogo.
3. In linguistics or programming, emphasizing the transfer of meaning rather than structure
The communication-oriented approach to language teaching focuses on practical conversation skills.
A abordagem orientada para a comunicação no ensino de idiomas enfatiza habilidades práticas de conversação.
This term is increasingly prevalent in modern workplace culture, particularly in tech industries and progressive organizations in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects a shift from hierarchical, top-down management to more collaborative and transparent organizational models that value employee input and open dialogue.
NYC Slang
comm-focused; talker-friendly
Synonyms / Sinônimos
communication-focusedcommunicativedialogue-centeredinteraction-basedpeople-oriented
Antonyms / Antônimos
hierarchicaltask-orientedclosed-communicationsecretive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
orientado para a comunicação
Standard usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
focado em comunicação
Commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
centrado na comunicação
Alternative phrasing in local usage
Portugal
orientado para a comunicação
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

communicationinteractivecollaborativetransparentdialoguefeedback

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the lines of communication open
bridge the communication gap
two-way street in communication
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