exclusive task

[ɪkˈskluːsɪv tæsk]
nounpl: exclusive tasks
tarefa exclusiva
1. a task or assignment that is assigned to only one person or group, with no one else permitted to perform it
Managing the company's finances is an exclusive task reserved for the CFO.
Gerenciar as finanças da empresa é uma tarefa exclusiva reservada ao CFO.
2. a responsibility that requires undivided attention and cannot be shared with others
Writing the final report is his exclusive task for this quarter.
Escrever o relatório final é sua tarefa exclusiva para este trimestre.
3. a specialized or high-priority assignment given only to a qualified individual or department
Quality control is an exclusive task assigned only to certified inspectors.
O controle de qualidade é uma tarefa exclusiva atribuída apenas aos inspetores certificados.
In both Brazilian and American corporate culture, 'exclusive task' is used to denote clear accountability and hierarchical responsibility. In Brazil, it emphasizes individual ownership in a hierarchical structure, while in the USA it often relates to specialization and expertise. The term is particularly common in job descriptions, performance reviews, and organizational restructuring discussions.
NYC Slang
solo gig / one-person job
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sole responsibilityexclusive responsibilitydedicated taskassigned taskspecific duty
Antonyms / Antônimos
shared taskcollaborative taskgroup taskcollective responsibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa exclusiva
standard translation used throughout Brazil in business and formal contexts
São Paulo
tarefa exclusiva / responsabilidade única
commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa exclusiva / missão específica
both terms used interchangeably in professional settings
Portugal
tarefa exclusiva / responsabilidade exclusiva
same usage as Brazil; European Portuguese maintains same terminology

Related Words

assignmentresponsibilitydutyexclusivesolededicatedspecialized

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall on someone's shoulders
a lot on someone's plate
have ownership of something
own the task
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