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cross-functional teams

[/krɔːs ˈfʌŋkʃənəl tiːmz/]
nounpl: cross-functional teams
equipes multifuncionais
1. A group of people from different departments or areas of expertise working together toward a common goal
The company formed a cross-functional team to develop the new product, bringing together engineers, designers, and marketers.
A empresa formou uma equipe multifuncional para desenvolver o novo produto, reunindo engenheiros, designers e profissionais de marketing.
2. Teams composed of members with diverse skill sets and professional backgrounds
Cross-functional teams improve communication and innovation by combining different perspectives.
As equipes multifuncionais melhoram a comunicação e inovação ao combinar diferentes perspectivas.
Synonyms
multidisciplinary teamsinterdisciplinary teamsintegrated teamscollaborative teams
Antonyms
siloed teamsdepartmental teamsfunctional teams

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipes multifuncionais
Most common term in business environments across Brazil
São Paulo
times multifuncionais
Informal variant using 'times' instead of 'equipes' in corporate settings
Portugal
equipas multifuncionais
Portuguese spelling with 'equipas' instead of 'equipes'
Rio de Janeiro
equipes multidisciplinares
Alternative term emphasizing multiple disciplines

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down silos
work across departments
bring different skill sets to the table
collaborate across functions
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