dependent actions
[dɪˈpɛndənt ˈækʃənz]
noun phrasepl: dependent actions
ações dependentes
1. Actions or tasks that rely on the completion or occurrence of other actions; actions whose execution depends on prerequisite conditions or prior events
In project management, dependent actions must be scheduled after their prerequisites are completed.
Em gerenciamento de projetos, as ações dependentes devem ser agendadas após a conclusão de seus pré-requisitos.
2. In computing and programming, operations that require the output or state of other operations to execute properly
The dependent actions in the workflow cannot start until the data validation is complete.
As ações dependentes no fluxo de trabalho não podem começar até que a validação de dados seja concluída.
3. In legal contexts, actions whose validity or enforceability depends on other preceding actions or conditions
The court ruled that these dependent actions could only be pursued after the primary claim was resolved.
O tribunal decidiu que essas ações dependentes só poderiam ser prosseguidas após a resolução da ação principal.
The term 'dependent actions' is primarily used in professional and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is especially prevalent in project management methodologies (such as Agile and Waterfall), software development, and organizational planning. In Brazilian business culture, understanding task dependencies is crucial for efficient project execution. The concept reflects modern management practices that emphasize planning, coordination, and resource allocation.
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