1. Separate organizational units or departments that operate autonomously without direct control from a central authority
The company restructured into independent divisions to improve efficiency and decision-making.
A empresa se reestruturou em divisões independentes para melhorar a eficiência e a tomada de decisões.
2. In military context, self-contained military units that can operate independently
The army deployed independent divisions to different regions.
O exército destacou divisões independentes para diferentes regiões.
3. In sports or competitions, separate categories or groups that function separately
The tournament features independent divisions for different age groups.
O torneio apresenta divisões independentes para diferentes faixas etárias.