disclosed delay

[dɪˈskloʊzd dɪˈleɪ]
noun phrasepl: disclosed delays
atraso divulgado
1. A delay in project, service, or delivery that has been formally communicated or revealed to relevant parties
The project manager announced a disclosed delay of two weeks due to supply chain issues.
O gerente de projeto anunciou um atraso divulgado de duas semanas devido a problemas na cadeia de suprimentos.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a postponement that has been officially revealed rather than concealed
The disclosed delay was noted in the quarterly report to shareholders.
O atraso divulgado foi registrado no relatório trimestral aos acionistas.
The term 'disclosed delay' reflects modern business culture's emphasis on transparency and stakeholder communication. In Brazil, this concept aligns with increased regulatory requirements for corporate disclosure and consumer protection laws. Organizations are increasingly expected to proactively communicate delays rather than attempt to conceal them, reflecting a shift toward accountability in both corporate and service industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
revealed delayannounced delaytransparent delaycommunicated postponement
Antonyms / Antônimos
undisclosed delayhidden delayconcealed delaysurprise delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso divulgado
Standard formal usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
atraso comunicado
Alternative phrasing commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
atraso revelado
Slightly more formal European Portuguese variant
General American
disclosed delay
Common in project management and corporate communication

Related Words

disclosuretransparencyproject managementcommunicationpostponementtimeline adjustment

Related Idioms & Phrases

transparency in project management
full disclosure of delays
keeping stakeholders informed
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