fixed task

[/ˈfɪkst tæsk/]
nounpl: fixed tasks
tarefa fixa
1. A predetermined job or assignment with clearly defined parameters, scope, and completion criteria that does not change during execution
The project manager assigned a fixed task to each team member with specific deadlines.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu uma tarefa fixa a cada membro da equipe com prazos específicos.
2. A work assignment with established procedures and expected outcomes that remains constant
Daily data entry is a fixed task that must be completed by end of business.
A entrada de dados diária é uma tarefa fixa que deve ser concluída até o final do expediente.
3. In agriculture or labor contexts, a specific amount of work required to be completed within a set time period
The farmworker was given a fixed task of harvesting two acres per day.
O trabalhador agrícola recebeu uma tarefa fixa de colher duas acres por dia.
This term is widely used in Brazilian corporate culture and project management environments. It reflects a preference for clear task definition and accountability in workplace settings. In the USA, it's common in manufacturing, agriculture, and corporate settings where work breakdown structures are emphasized.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assigned taskdefined taskpredetermined taskspecified dutyset assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible taskopen-ended taskvariable taskundefined task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa fixa
Standard usage in business and workplace contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa fixa
Same as general Brazilian; may use 'serviço fixo' in informal contexts
São Paulo
tarefa fixa
Commonly used in corporate and industrial settings
Portugal
tarefa fixa
Standard usage; may also use 'trabalho predeterminado' in formal contexts

Related Words

taskassignmentdeadlineobjectivegoalproject

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the fixed task
complete the fixed task
assign a fixed task
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