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engage immediately

[ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪˈmiːdiətli]
verb phrase
envolver-se imediatamente
1. To begin involvement or participation in something without delay
The team decided to engage immediately with the new project.
A equipe decidiu envolver-se imediatamente com o novo projeto.
2. To establish contact or interaction with someone promptly
You should engage immediately with the client to address their concerns.
Você deve envolver-se imediatamente com o cliente para abordar suas preocupações.
3. To join battle or combat without hesitation
The troops were ordered to engage immediately with the enemy.
As tropas foram ordenadas a engajar-se imediatamente com o inimigo.
NYC Slang
jump right in
Synonyms
begin immediatelystart right awaycommence without delaytake action promptlyget involved at once
Antonyms
delay involvementpostpone engagementwait indefinitelydisengage gradually

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envolver-se imediatamente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
engajar-se imediatamente
Alternative form commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
envolver-se de imediato
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the ground running
jump into action
dive in headfirst
get the ball rolling
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