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independent operation

[ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: independent operations
operação independente
1. A military or tactical action conducted by a unit or force without direct support or command from a higher authority
The special forces team conducted an independent operation behind enemy lines.
A equipe de forças especiais conduziu uma operação independente atrás das linhas inimigas.
2. A business or organizational activity that functions autonomously without reliance on parent company support
The subsidiary runs its independent operation with its own budget and staff.
A subsidiária executa sua operação independente com orçamento e pessoal próprios.
3. The act of functioning or operating without external direction or interference
The laboratory maintains independent operation to ensure research integrity.
O laboratório mantém operação independente para garantir a integridade da pesquisa.
Synonyms
autonomous operationstandalone operationself-directed operationindependent action
Antonyms
dependent operationcoordinated operationsupervised operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação independente
Standard term used in military, business, and organizational contexts
São Paulo
operação autônoma
Alternative term emphasizing autonomy in business contexts
Portugal
operação independente
Formal usage in military and institutional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

going solo
flying solo
operating on one's own
self-sufficient operation
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