delivery phase

[/dɪˈlɪvəri feɪz/]
nounpl: delivery phases
fase de entrega
1. The stage in a project, product development, or service implementation when the final output or result is handed over to the client or end user
The delivery phase of the software project began after all testing was completed.
A fase de entrega do projeto de software começou após todos os testes serem concluídos.
2. In obstetrics, the final stage of labor when the baby is being expelled from the uterus
The delivery phase typically lasts between 20 minutes to 2 hours for first-time mothers.
A fase de expulsão geralmente dura entre 20 minutos e 2 horas para mães de primeira viagem.
3. In project management, the concluding stage where deliverables are produced and transferred to stakeholders
We are currently in the delivery phase of the construction project.
Estamos atualmente na fase de entrega do projeto de construção.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, 'delivery phase' is a critical concept in project management methodologies. It represents the moment when all preparation and work culminates in the actual transfer of value to the client. In Brazil, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo, this term is widely used in agile and traditional project management frameworks. In medical contexts, the term carries significant cultural weight as it marks the transition to parenthood.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
execution phaseimplementation phasecompletion phasefinal phase
Antonyms / Antônimos
planning phasedesign phaseinitiation phaseconception phase

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fase de entrega
Most common term used in business and project management contexts
General Brazilian
fase de expulsão
Used specifically in obstetrics and medical contexts
São Paulo
fase de entrega
Standard business terminology in corporate environments
Portugal
fase de entrega
Same terminology used in European Portuguese business contexts
Portugal
fase de expulsão ou fase ativa
In obstetrics, may also be called 'fase ativa' (active phase)

Related Words

project managementdeliverablehandovermilestonedeploymentgo-livestakeholder

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the delivery phase
reach the delivery phase
move into the delivery phase
complete the delivery phase
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