key responsibility
[kiː rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti]
nounpl: key responsibilities
responsabilidade principal
1. A primary or essential duty or obligation that someone is accountable for in their role or position
One of her key responsibilities is managing the team's budget.
Uma de suas responsabilidades principais é gerenciar o orçamento da equipe.
2. A critical task or function that is fundamental to the success of a job or project
Quality control is a key responsibility in manufacturing.
O controle de qualidade é uma responsabilidade chave na manufatura.
This term is predominantly used in corporate and professional contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In job postings and performance evaluations, companies list 'key responsibilities' to outline expectations. In Brazilian Portuguese, the term is often used in its literal translation 'responsabilidades principais' in formal HR documents, while 'responsabilidade chave' is increasingly used in multinational corporations due to English influence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take responsibility for
shoulder a responsibility
fall on someone's shoulders
in someone's job description
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