inactive officials

[ɪnˈæktɪv əˈfɪʃəlz]
nounpl: inactive officials
funcionários inativos
1. Government or organizational employees who are on leave, suspended, or temporarily not performing their duties but retain their official status and employment
The inactive officials will return to work after the investigation is completed.
Os funcionários inativos retornarão ao trabalho após a conclusão da investigação.
2. Public servants or administrative staff members placed in a non-active status due to administrative, legal, or disciplinary reasons
Several inactive officials were placed on administrative leave pending review.
Vários funcionários inativos foram colocados em licença administrativa pendente de revisão.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian public administration and governmental contexts, particularly in discussions about civil service, administrative procedures, and labor disputes. In Brazil, the status of inactive officials is typically regulated by labor laws and constitutional provisions regarding public servants. The term carries formal and legal weight in official communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
on leave officialssuspended officialsnon-active personnelofficials on administrative leave
Antonyms / Antônimos
active officialsworking officialsactive personnelserving officials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funcionários inativos
Standard term used in official government documentation and HR contexts
Rio de Janeiro
servidores inativos
More commonly used in state and municipal administrative contexts
São Paulo
funcionários afastados do cargo
Alternative phrasing emphasizing removal from position
Portugal
funcionários inativos
Similar usage but often refers to retired officials or those in inactive status

Related Words

administrative leavesuspensionofficial statusgovernment employeespublic servants

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the sidelines
benched
out of commission
in limbo
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