high-priority
[/haɪ ˈpraɪ.ər.i.ti/]
adjective
alta prioridade
1. Something that is considered very important and should be dealt with or attended to before other things
The project is high-priority, so we need to allocate more resources to it.
O projeto é de alta prioridade, então precisamos alocar mais recursos para ele.
2. Having urgent or critical importance in a ranking or classification system
High-priority issues must be resolved within 24 hours.
Problemas de alta prioridade devem ser resolvidos dentro de 24 horas.
3. Designated as requiring immediate attention or action
This is a high-priority task that cannot be delayed.
Esta é uma tarefa de alta prioridade que não pode ser adiada.
In both American and Brazilian corporate cultures, 'high-priority' is extensively used in project management, software development, and workplace communications. In Brazil, the term is frequently borrowed from English in tech companies, though 'de alta prioridade' is the standard Portuguese equivalent. The concept reflects modern management practices influenced by agile methodologies and urgent response frameworks common in global businesses.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put something at the top of the list
move something to the front burner
ASAP (As Soon As Possible)
on the back burner (antonym idiom)
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