external tasks

[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl tæsks]
nounpl: external tasks
tarefas externas
1. Work assignments or activities that are performed outside of an organization, institution, or primary work environment
The project manager assigned external tasks to freelance contractors.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu tarefas externas a contratados autônomos.
2. Activities or responsibilities that are delegated to parties outside the core team or department
External tasks were outsourced to improve efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
As tarefas externas foram terceirizadas para melhorar a eficiência e reduzir custos gerais.
3. In computing and programming, operations that are executed outside the main application or system
The application handles external tasks through a separate service module.
O aplicativo gerencia tarefas externas através de um módulo de serviço separado.
In Brazilian business culture, 'tarefas externas' is commonly used when discussing outsourcing and delegation strategies, particularly in larger corporations and service companies. The term reflects the growing trend of external workforce management and remote work arrangements, especially post-pandemic in urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outsourced workthird-party assignmentsdelegated responsibilitiesexternal activitiesoutside work
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal tasksin-house workcore responsibilitiesinternal operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefas externas
Standard term used in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
tarefas externas / trabalhos terceirizados
Often paired with terceirização in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
tarefas externas
Common in service industry and project-based work
Portugal
tarefas externas / trabalhos externos
Similar usage in European business context

Related Words

outsourcingdelegationfreelancingcontractingproject managementtask assignmentremote work

Related Idioms & Phrases

outsource external tasks
delegate external tasks to
manage external tasks
assign external tasks
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