imprecise orders

[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs ˈɔrdərz]
noun phrasepl: imprecise orders
ordens imprecisas
1. Instructions or commands that lack clarity, specificity, or exactness in their requirements or expectations
The manager gave imprecise orders about the project deadline, causing confusion among team members.
O gerente deu ordens imprecisas sobre o prazo do projeto, causando confusão entre os membros da equipe.
2. Directives that are ambiguous or open to multiple interpretations
Military personnel struggled to execute the imprecise orders from headquarters.
O pessoal militar teve dificuldade em executar as ordens imprecisas do quartel-general.
3. Instructions that lack well-defined parameters or measurable objectives
Imprecise orders often lead to poor outcomes and wasted resources.
Ordens imprecisas frequentemente levam a resultados ruins e desperdício de recursos.
In Brazilian corporate culture, giving imprecise orders is often seen as inefficient management, whereas in more hierarchical military or government contexts, it may reflect intentional delegation of problem-solving authority. Clear communication is increasingly valued in modern Brazilian business practices influenced by international standards.
NYC Slang
sketchy instructions
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague instructionsunclear directivesambiguous commandsill-defined ordersfuzzy directions
Antonyms / Antônimos
precise ordersclear instructionsexplicit directivesspecific commandswell-defined orders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordens imprecisas
Standard usage in business and military contexts
São Paulo
ordens imprecisas
Common in corporate and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
ordens imprecisas
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
ordens imprecisas
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

orderinstructiondirectiveprecisionclarityambiguityspecificationexecution

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
talk in circles
speak in riddles
leave things to interpretation
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