designated workspace

[ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd ˈwɜrkˌspeɪs]
nounpl: designated workspaces
espaço de trabalho designado
1. A specific area or location that has been officially assigned or set apart for work purposes
Each employee has a designated workspace in the open office layout.
Cada funcionário tem um espaço de trabalho designado no layout de escritório aberto.
2. A formally allocated work area with defined boundaries and assigned to a particular person or team
The designated workspace for the design team includes all necessary equipment and software.
O espaço de trabalho designado para a equipe de design inclui todo o equipamento e software necessário.
3. A reserved or cordoned-off area specifically prepared for conducting work activities
The designated workspace must be kept clean and organized at all times.
O espaço de trabalho designado deve ser mantido limpo e organizado em todos os momentos.
In Brazil, the concept of designated workspaces has become increasingly important with the rise of modern office environments and hot-desking practices. In the USA, especially post-pandemic, designated workspaces reflect evolving attitudes toward remote work and flexible office arrangements. The term is commonly used in HR policies, workplace safety regulations, and office management guidelines across both countries.
NYC Slang
your spot / your desk / your workspace
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assigned workspaceallocated work areadesignated work areawork stationoffice spacededicated workspace
Antonyms / Antônimos
open spacecommon areaunassigned areashared space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
espaço de trabalho designado
Most common and formal usage in business contexts
São Paulo
área de trabalho designada / lugar de trabalho atribuído
Common in corporate and tech industry settings
Rio de Janeiro
espaço de trabalho designado / posto de trabalho
Also used in government and public sector offices
Portugal
espaço de trabalho designado / local de trabalho atribuído
Formal usage, may also use 'posto de trabalho' in manufacturing contexts

Related Words

workstationoffice layoutwork environmentcubicledeskworkspace managementergonomicsworkplace safety

Related Idioms & Phrases

claim your workspace
stake out a workspace
keep your workspace organized
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