implicit order

[ɪˈmplɪsɪt ˈɔːrdər]
nounpl: implicit orders
ordem implícita
1. A command or instruction that is suggested or understood without being explicitly stated in words
The implicit order was to finish the project by Friday, even though the manager never directly said so.
A ordem implícita era terminar o projeto até sexta-feira, embora o gerente nunca tivesse dito isso explicitamente.
2. In law and business, an instruction conveyed through context, tone, or circumstance rather than direct communication
The implicit order to reduce costs was clear from the budget cuts announced during the meeting.
A ordem implícita de reduzir custos era clara pelos cortes orçamentários anunciados durante a reunião.
3. In computing and logic, a predetermined sequence or hierarchy that is inherent in a system without being explicitly programmed
The implicit order of operations follows mathematical conventions.
A ordem implícita das operações segue convenções matemáticas.
In Brazilian business culture, implicit orders are common due to hierarchical communication styles and are often expected to be understood without explicit statement. In American corporate settings, there is generally a preference for explicit communication, making implicit orders potentially problematic. Understanding implicit orders is essential in Portuguese-speaking workplaces where context and relationship dynamics significantly influence communication.
NYC Slang
reading between the lines / getting the hint
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unspoken instructiontacit commandindirect orderunderstood directiveinferred instruction
Antonyms / Antônimos
explicit orderdirect commandstated instructionclear directive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordem implícita
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ordem implícita / ordem nas entrelinhas
Colloquial variation emphasizing reading between the lines
São Paulo
ordem implícita
Formal business Portuguese, commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
ordem implícita / ordem velada
European Portuguese may use 'velada' (veiled) as an alternative

Related Words

implicit meaningtacit understandingcontext clueindirect communicationsubtext

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
get the message
understand the assignment
catch on
nas entrelinhas (Portuguese)
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