definitive commitment

[/ˌdɛfɪnətɪv kəˈmɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: definitive commitments
compromisso definitivo
1. A firm, final, and irrevocable pledge or obligation that cannot be easily changed or reversed
The company made a definitive commitment to invest $50 million in the project.
A empresa fez um compromisso definitivo de investir 50 milhões de dólares no projeto.
2. A binding agreement or promise that represents a final decision
After months of negotiation, they reached a definitive commitment to merge operations.
Após meses de negociação, eles chegaram a um compromisso definitivo para fundir as operações.
3. An unambiguous dedication to a course of action or relationship
She made a definitive commitment to the organization by signing a multi-year contract.
Ela assumiu um compromisso definitivo com a organização ao assinar um contrato de vários anos.
In Brazilian business culture, a 'compromisso definitivo' carries significant weight and is typically formalized through written agreements or public statements. In American contexts, such commitments often involve legal documentation and are used in corporate mergers, partnerships, and employment contracts. The term reflects a cultural value placed on honoring one's word, particularly in formal or business settings.
NYC Slang
locked in / all-in / no take-backs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
firm commitmentbinding agreementirrevocable pledgefinal decisionconcrete commitment
Antonyms / Antônimos
tentative commitmentloose commitmentvague promiseconditional agreementreversible decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
compromisso definitivo
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo Business Context
compromisso definitivo / comprometimento final
Often used in corporate and legal documents
Portugal
compromisso definitivo / compromisso vinculativo
Portuguese usage emphasizes legal binding nature with 'vinculativo'
Colloquial Brazilian
compromisso fechado / assumir definitivamente
Informal speech may use 'fechado' (closed/sealed)

Related Words

commitmentpledgeobligationagreementcontractundertakingdedication

Related Idioms & Phrases

to put one's foot down
to cross the Rubicon
to sign on the dotted line
a done deal
to take the plunge
colocar os pés no chão (Brazilian Portuguese equivalent)
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