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key figures

[/kiː ˈfɪɡərz/]
nounpl: key figures
figuras-chave
1. The most important or influential people in an organization, event, or situation
The key figures in the company's success were the CEO and the lead engineer.
As figuras-chave do sucesso da empresa foram o CEO e o engenheiro principal.
2. Principal numerical data or statistics that represent essential information
The report highlights the key figures in sales performance for Q1.
O relatório destaca as figuras-chave no desempenho de vendas do Q1.
NYC Slang
big shots
Synonyms
leading figuresimportant peoplemain playersprincipal actorsprominent figures
Antonyms
minor figuresbackground playersinsignificant people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
figuras-chave
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
figuras-chave
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
figuras-chave
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the movers and shakers
the powers that be
the heavy hitters
main character energy
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