key task

[kiː tɑːsk]
nounpl: key tasks
tarefa chave
1. A critical or essential task that is fundamental to achieving a goal or completing a project
Finishing the report by Friday is a key task for the team.
Finalizar o relatório até sexta-feira é uma tarefa chave para a equipe.
2. A priority task that significantly impacts the success of an overall objective
Client communication is a key task in project management.
A comunicação com o cliente é uma tarefa chave na gestão de projetos.
In Brazilian business culture, identifying and communicating 'tarefas chave' is essential in project meetings and organizational planning. This term is widely used in corporate environments, startups, and educational institutions. The concept emphasizes the importance of focus and prioritization in achieving organizational goals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
critical taskessential taskimportant taskpriority taskmain objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor tasksecondary tasktrivial taskoptional task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa chave
most common usage in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
tarefa-chave
hyphenated form sometimes preferred in formal documents
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa fundamental
alternative phrasing sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
tarefa-chave
equivalent usage in European Portuguese, commonly used in business

Related Words

deadlinemilestoneobjectivedeliverableprioritygoal

Related Idioms & Phrases

the key to success
the bottom line
the name of the game
mission-critical
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