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decision-makers

[/dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
tomadores de decisão
1. People who have the authority and responsibility to make important choices or determinations
The decision-makers at the company approved the new budget proposal.
Os tomadores de decisão da empresa aprovaram a proposta de novo orçamento.
2. Individuals in leadership or management positions who determine organizational policy and direction
Government decision-makers must consider the impact of their policies on citizens.
Os tomadores de decisão do governo devem considerar o impacto de suas políticas nos cidadãos.
NYC Slang
the bigwigs, the suits, the brass
Synonyms
leadersexecutivespolicymakersadministratorsmanagers
Antonyms
subordinatesemployeesfollowers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomadores de decisão
Most common formal usage across Brazil
Brazil
decisores
More technical/formal variant used in business contexts
Portugal
decisores
Preferred in formal European Portuguese; also used in Portugal
Portugal
responsáveis pela tomada de decisão
Alternative longer form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

decision-makers at the table
key decision-makers
empower decision-makers
seat at the table
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