expedient action
[/ɪkˈspiːdiənt ˈækʃən/]
noun phrasepl: expedient actions
ação expedita
1. A quick, practical action taken to deal with a problem or situation promptly, often prioritizing immediate results over ideal solutions
The company took expedient action to address the data breach by immediately shutting down the affected servers.
A empresa tomou ação expedita para resolver a violação de dados desligando imediatamente os servidores afetados.
2. A measure or step taken for convenience or advantage rather than for reasons of principle or propriety
Though not the most ethical choice, firing the employee was an expedient action to stop the project delays.
Embora não fosse a escolha mais ética, demitir o funcionário foi uma ação expedita para parar os atrasos do projeto.
The term 'expedient action' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business, legal, and governmental contexts when referring to quick problem-solving. In Brazil, it often appears in corporate communications and bureaucratic discourse. In the USA, it's frequently used in political, corporate, and emergency response situations. Both cultures may use this term with a subtle implication that the action, while practical, may not be the most ideal or principled solution.
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