dedicated task
[/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd tæsk/]
noun phrasepl: dedicated tasks
tarefa dedicada
1. A specific job or assignment that is assigned to a particular person or resource and requires their full attention or exclusive use
The manager assigned a dedicated task to each team member to ensure accountability.
O gerente atribuiu uma tarefa dedicada a cada membro da equipe para garantir responsabilidade.
2. In computing, a process or function that is exclusively assigned to a particular processor, thread, or system resource
The server runs a dedicated task for processing database backups every night.
O servidor executa uma tarefa dedicada para processar backups de banco de dados todas as noites.
3. A specialized activity or responsibility set apart for a particular purpose without diversion to other uses
She has a dedicated task of reviewing all customer complaints within 24 hours.
Ela tem uma tarefa dedicada de revisar todas as reclamações de clientes dentro de 24 horas.
In Brazilian business culture, 'tarefa dedicada' emphasizes accountability and individual responsibility, reflecting the importance placed on clear task assignment. In Portuguese corporate settings, the term is less frequently used colloquially but understood in formal documentation. In American tech culture, the term is widely used in software development and system administration to describe exclusive resource allocation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put all eggs in one basket (similar concept of focus on single task)
zeroed in on (focused exclusively on a task)
full plate (having dedicated tasks assigned)
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