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joint action

[/dʒɔɪnt ˈækʃən/]
nounpl: joint actions
ação conjunta
1. coordinated activity undertaken by two or more parties working together toward a common goal
The joint action of the two companies resulted in a successful merger.
A ação conjunta das duas empresas resultou em uma fusão bem-sucedida.
2. collaborative effort or cooperative movement in legal, political, or social contexts
Joint action by multiple nations is needed to address climate change.
É necessária uma ação conjunta de várias nações para enfrentar as mudanças climáticas.
3. simultaneous movement or operation of multiple components or entities
The joint action of the muscles allows for smooth movement.
A ação conjunta dos músculos permite um movimento suave.
Synonyms
collaborative effortcoordinated actionconcerted actioncooperative actioncollective action
Antonyms
individual actionunilateral actionseparate action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação conjunta
standard usage in business and political contexts
São Paulo
ação conjunta
commonly used in corporate and legal documents
Portugal
ação conjunta
used in formal and institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in joint action with
take joint action
coordinate joint action
put into joint action
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