high-risk process
[/haɪ rɪsk ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: high-risk processes
processo de alto risco
1. A procedure, operation, or series of steps that carries significant potential for failure, loss, injury, or negative consequences
Manufacturing pharmaceuticals is a high-risk process that requires strict quality control measures.
A manufatura de produtos farmacêuticos é um processo de alto risco que requer medidas rigorosas de controle de qualidade.
2. In business or investment contexts, an undertaking with substantial probability of financial loss or operational failure
Launching a startup in a competitive market is inherently a high-risk process.
Lançar uma startup em um mercado competitivo é inerentemente um processo de alto risco.
3. In medical or industrial safety, any procedure with elevated hazards requiring enhanced safety protocols
Open-heart surgery remains a high-risk process despite advances in medical technology.
A cirurgia de coração aberto continua sendo um processo de alto risco apesar dos avanços tecnológicos.
In Brazilian business and industrial contexts, 'processo de alto risco' is extensively used in regulatory compliance, safety management, and corporate governance discussions. Companies operating in high-risk sectors (aerospace, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas) emphasize risk management protocols. In the USA, the term is prevalent in medical, financial, and manufacturing sectors, often triggering mandatory safety audits and insurance considerations.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →