initial divisions
[ɪˈnɪʃəl dɪˈvɪʒənz]
noun phrase
divisões iniciais
1. The first or preliminary separation of something into distinct parts, groups, or categories
The initial divisions of the project were made according to geographical regions.
As divisões iniciais do projeto foram feitas de acordo com regiões geográficas.
2. The opening round or stage of competition where participants are first separated into groups or brackets
The initial divisions in the tournament placed strong competitors in separate brackets.
As divisões iniciais do torneio colocaram competidores fortes em chaves separadas.
3. Early organizational or structural separations within an institution or system
The initial divisions within the company created separate departments for sales and marketing.
As divisões iniciais dentro da empresa criaram departamentos separados para vendas e marketing.
In Brazil, 'divisões iniciais' is commonly used in sports (like football/soccer tournaments), business organization, and academic settings. The term reflects the importance of systematic organization in Brazilian culture. In the United States, this phrase is primarily used in formal or technical contexts such as corporate restructuring, tournament organization, and academic grouping.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make an initial division between X and Y
establish initial divisions
from the initial divisions onward
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