established functions

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈfʌŋkʃənz/]
noun phrase
funções estabelecidas
1. Official or recognized duties and responsibilities that have been formally set up or instituted
The established functions of the department include budget management and staff supervision.
As funções estabelecidas do departamento incluem gestão orçamentária e supervisão de pessoal.
2. In computing/mathematics: pre-defined operations or procedures that are recognized and accepted as standard
The software relies on established functions from the programming library.
O software depende de funções estabelecidas da biblioteca de programação.
3. Routines or practices that have been formally recognized and accepted within an organization or system
The established functions of government ensure order and accountability.
As funções estabelecidas do governo garantem ordem e prestação de contas.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian organizational and governmental contexts to define institutional responsibilities and bureaucratic structures. In corporate environments, it emphasizes formal accountability and clear role delineation. The term reflects the importance of established protocols and hierarchical structures in Brazilian institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defined rolesprescribed dutiesstandard proceduresrecognized responsibilitiesinstitutional roles
Antonyms / Antônimos
undefined functionsinformal dutiesad hoc proceduresunrecognized rolesimprovised tasks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funções estabelecidas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
funções estabelecidas
Commonly used in governmental and corporate contexts
São Paulo
funções estabelecidas
Frequent in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
funções estabelecidas
Equivalent usage; may also use 'funções instituídas'

Related Words

functionresponsibilitydutyroleprocedureauthorityjurisdictionmandate

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to one's established functions
within the established functions of
fulfill established functions
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