implicit commitments

[ɪmˈplɪsɪt kəˈmɪtmənts]
nounpl: implicit commitments
compromissos implícitos
1. Obligations or promises that are understood or implied rather than explicitly stated in words or in writing
The company has implicit commitments to its employees regarding job security and professional development.
A empresa tem compromissos implícitos com seus funcionários no que diz respeito à segurança no emprego e desenvolvimento profissional.
2. Unspoken expectations or understandings that are inferred from context, behavior, or previous agreements
There are implicit commitments in a marriage beyond what is formally stated in vows.
Existem compromissos implícitos em um casamento além do que está formalmente declarado nos votos.
3. In business and law, obligations that are assumed or understood to exist based on the nature of a relationship or transaction
By accepting the job offer, the candidate accepted the implicit commitments associated with the position.
Ao aceitar a oferta de emprego, o candidato aceitou os compromissos implícitos associados ao cargo.
In both American and Brazilian business cultures, implicit commitments are particularly important in relationship-based negotiations and employment agreements. Brazilian business culture often relies more heavily on trust and implicit understanding than on detailed written contracts, while American culture tends to prefer explicit documentation. Understanding implicit commitments is crucial in cross-cultural business dealings between the two countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tacit commitmentsimplied obligationsunderstood promisesunspoken expectationsinferred duties
Antonyms / Antônimos
explicit commitmentsstated obligationswritten agreementsformal promises

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromissos implícitos
Standard usage in formal and business contexts
São Paulo
compromissos implícitos
Common in corporate and legal environments
Rio de Janeiro
compromissos que se subentende
Alternative colloquial expression emphasizing what is understood
Portugal
compromissos implícitos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal business terminology

Related Words

explicitimpliedtacit understandingcovenantobligationresponsibilityduty

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
unwritten rules
the bottom line
what goes without saying
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