in-progress work
[/ɪn ˈprɑːɡres wɜːrk/]
nounpl: in-progress works
trabalho em andamento
1. A task, project, or piece of work that has been started but not yet completed
The in-progress work on the new office renovation is scheduled to be finished by next month.
O trabalho em andamento na renovação do novo escritório está previsto para ser concluído no próximo mês.
2. Unfinished creative or professional output that is actively being developed
She showed me her in-progress work on the novel before it goes to the publisher.
Ela me mostrou seu trabalho em andamento no romance antes de ir para a editora.
3. In accounting/finance, goods or products that are partially completed in the manufacturing process
The factory has significant in-progress work that will be completed in the next quarter.
A fábrica tem trabalho em andamento significativo que será concluído no próximo trimestre.
In Brazilian business culture, tracking 'trabalho em andamento' is essential for project management and accountability. The term is widely used in agile methodologies, manufacturing (where it's tracked as inventory), and creative industries. In Portugal, the term reflects a more formal bureaucratic approach to project tracking. In American corporate environments, the acronym 'WIP' is prevalent in tech startups and manufacturing sectors.
NYC Slang
WIP (acronym commonly used in tech and business industries in NYC)
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