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hands-on approach

[/hændz ɒn əˈproʊtʃ/]
noun phrasepl: hands-on approaches
abordagem prática
1. A method or strategy that involves direct personal involvement and practical engagement rather than theoretical or delegated management
The new manager took a hands-on approach to understanding the company's operations.
O novo gerente adotou uma abordagem prática para compreender as operações da empresa.
2. Active participation and direct engagement in activities or learning processes
The school promotes a hands-on approach to science education with laboratory experiments.
A escola promove uma abordagem prática para o ensino de ciências com experimentos de laboratório.
Synonyms
practical approachdirect involvementactive participationexperiential methodpragmatic strategy
Antonyms
hands-off approachtheoretical approachdelegated approachdistant management

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
abordagem prática
Most common translation in Brazil
Brazil (São Paulo)
metodologia prática
Also used in corporate/academic contexts
Portugal
abordagem prática
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal (formal)
método de envolvimento direto
More formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

roll up one's sleeves
get one's hands dirty
be in the trenches
lead from the front
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