delayed task
[dɪˈleɪd tæsk]
nounpl: delayed tasks
tarefa atrasada
1. A task or work assignment that has not been completed by its originally scheduled deadline or expected completion time
The delayed task is affecting our project timeline.
A tarefa atrasada está afetando nosso cronograma do projeto.
2. In project management, a task whose completion date has been pushed back from the planned schedule
We have three delayed tasks that need to be addressed in tomorrow's meeting.
Temos três tarefas atrasadas que precisam ser abordadas na reunião de amanhã.
3. Work that is scheduled to start or finish at a later time than originally planned
The delayed task will now be completed next month instead of this week.
A tarefa atrasada será concluída agora no próximo mês em vez desta semana.
In Brazilian corporate culture, discussing 'tarefas atrasadas' in meetings is common and requires actionable solutions. Companies often use project management tools to track these tasks. In the USA, delayed tasks can impact performance reviews and team morale, making prompt communication about delays important for professional relationships.
NYC Slang
behind-the-eight-ball task
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