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established subject

[ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
nounpl: established subjects
assunto estabelecido
1. A topic or matter that has been previously agreed upon, recognized, or accepted as a basis for discussion or action
The established subject of the meeting was the company's quarterly budget.
O assunto estabelecido da reunião foi o orçamento trimestral da empresa.
2. In academic or formal contexts, a subject area that has long been recognized and accepted within a discipline or field of study
Physics is an established subject in most universities worldwide.
A Física é um assunto estabelecido na maioria das universidades em todo o mundo.
3. A person or entity that has been officially designated or recognized for a specific role or purpose
The established subject of the investigation was the former director.
O sujeito estabelecido da investigação era o ex-diretor.
Synonyms
recognized topicaccepted subjectsettled matterdefinite topicfixed subject
Antonyms
disputed subjectquestionable topicuncertain mattercontested subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto estabelecido
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
assunto estabelecido
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating around the bush (opposite of established subject)
on the same page
get down to business
the matter at hand
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