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devotion to work

[/dɪˈvoʊʃən tu wɜrk/]
noun phrase
dedicação ao trabalho
1. the commitment, enthusiasm, and loyalty demonstrated by someone toward their job or professional duties
Her devotion to work earned her a promotion to senior manager.
Sua dedicação ao trabalho lhe rendeu uma promoção para gerente sênior.
2. the act of giving time and energy consistently and conscientiously to one's professional responsibilities
His devotion to work sometimes meant working late into the evening.
Sua dedicação ao trabalho às vezes significava trabalhar até tarde na noite.
NYC Slang
grinding / hustle mentality
Synonyms
dedication to workcommitment to workwork ethicprofessional dedicationdiligence
Antonyms
lazinessnegligenceapathy toward workindifferencelack of commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dedicação ao trabalho
most common and widely understood
São Paulo
dedicação profissional
slightly more formal in business contexts
Portugal
dedicação pelo trabalho
uses 'pelo' instead of 'ao'; equally valid

Related Idioms & Phrases

married to one's work
live for work
throw oneself into one's work
be wedded to one's job
put one's heart and soul into work
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