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formal hierarchy

[/ˈfɔːrməl ˈhaɪərɑːrki/]
nounpl: formal hierarchies
hierarquia formal
1. An officially established system of ranks, levels, or authority in an organization where relationships and power structures are clearly defined and documented
The company's formal hierarchy includes positions from entry-level employees to C-suite executives.
A hierarquia formal da empresa inclui posições desde funcionários iniciantes até executivos do nível C.
2. An organizational structure with explicit lines of command and officially recognized authority relationships
In a formal hierarchy, each employee knows their supervisor and their place in the organization.
Em uma hierarquia formal, cada funcionário conhece seu supervisor e seu lugar na organização.
Synonyms
organizational hierarchychain of commandauthority structurebureaucratic structure
Antonyms
informal hierarchyflat organizationegalitarian structurehorizontal organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hierarquia formal
Standard term used in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
hierarquia formal
Common in corporate environments
Portugal
hierarquia formal
Used in administrative and organizational settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the corporate ladder
respect the chain of command
follow proper channels
organizational pecking order
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