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isolated development

[/ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd dɪˈveləpmənt/]
nounpl: isolated developments
desenvolvimento isolado
1. Urban or economic growth that occurs in a separate, disconnected area without integration with surrounding regions or infrastructure
The isolated development of that suburban area lacks proper connection to public transportation.
O desenvolvimento isolado daquela área suburbana carece de conexão adequada com o transporte público.
2. In software or project management, development work conducted separately without coordination with other teams or systems
Isolated development in separate branches can lead to integration problems.
O desenvolvimento isolado em ramos separados pode levar a problemas de integração.
Synonyms
standalone developmentsegregated developmentfragmented growthdisconnected expansion
Antonyms
integrated developmentcoordinated growthunified developmentconnected expansion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento isolado
Standard term used in urban planning and technology contexts
São Paulo
desenvolvimento isolado / crescimento desconexo
Common in urban development discussions
Portugal
desenvolvimento isolado
Standard usage in planning and infrastructure contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

going it alone
working in silos
disconnected growth
island development
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