important discharge
[ɪmˈpɔrtənt dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ]
noun phrasepl: important discharges
alta importante / licença significativa / descarga importante
1. A significant release or dismissal from duty, employment, or military service
His important discharge from the military came with full honors.
Sua alta importante do exército veio com honras completas.
2. A substantial emission or expulsion of liquid, gas, or other matter
The important discharge of pollutants into the river caused environmental damage.
A descarga importante de poluentes no rio causou danos ambientais.
3. The fulfillment or completion of a significant obligation or duty
The important discharge of her responsibilities earned her a promotion.
O cumprimento importante de suas responsabilidades lhe rendeu uma promoção.
In Brazilian military culture, 'alta importante' or 'licença importante' is a significant event often celebrated with ceremonies. In medical contexts, both Brazil and Portugal use 'descarga importante' to denote serious patient releases or significant bodily emissions requiring clinical attention. The term carries weight and formality in official documents and formal speech.
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