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dedicated labor

[/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd ˈleɪbər/]
nounpl: dedicated labor (uncountable) or dedicated laborers (countable)
trabalho dedicado
1. Work or effort that is committed, focused, and given with full attention and devotion to a task or cause
The project's success was due to the dedicated labor of the entire team.
O sucesso do projeto foi devido ao trabalho dedicado de toda a equipe.
2. Labor performed with commitment and perseverance over an extended period
Building the cathedral required dedicated labor spanning several centuries.
A construção da catedral exigiu trabalho dedicado que se estendeu por vários séculos.
Synonyms
committed labordevoted workfocused effortconscientious workdiligent labor
Antonyms
halfhearted worklazy laborcareless worknegligent effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho dedicado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho dedicado / labor dedicado
Both forms used in business contexts
Portugal
trabalho dedicado / labor dedicado
Formal and business usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

labor of love
put in the work
give it your all
blood, sweat, and tears
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