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directive

[/dɪˈrɛktɪv/ or /daɪˈrɛktɪv/]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: directives / diretivas
diretiva
1. An official or authoritative instruction; an order or command
The company issued a new directive regarding remote work policies.
A empresa emitiu uma nova diretiva sobre políticas de trabalho remoto.
2. A principle or instruction that guides action
The directive was to reduce costs by 20% this quarter.
A diretiva era reduzir custos em 20% neste trimestre.
3. Adjective: Serving to direct or guide
The directive function of management is to set organizational goals.
A função diretiva da gestão é estabelecer objetivos organizacionais.
Synonyms
instructionordercommandmandateguidelineregulation
Antonyms
suggestionrecommendationoption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretiva
Standard term used in business and government contexts
São Paulo
diretiva
Common in corporate and bureaucratic language
Portugal
diretiva
Also used; EU directives are 'diretivas da UE'
General Brazilian
orientação
Alternative for less formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the directive
issue a directive
EU directive
executive directive
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