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main activity
[/meɪn ækˈtɪvəti/]
noun
pl: main activities
atividade principal
1.
The primary or most important activity that someone or an organization engages in
The main activity of the company is software development.
A atividade principal da empresa é o desenvolvimento de software.
2.
The central or predominant occupation or purpose of a person or entity
Her main activity during retirement is gardening.
Sua atividade principal durante a aposentadoria é jardinagem.
Synonyms
primary activity
principal activity
core activity
main occupation
main business
Antonyms
secondary activity
minor activity
auxiliary activity
subsidiary activity
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
atividade principal
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
atividade principal
Business and corporate context commonly used
Portugal
atividade principal
Standard usage, also used in legal and administrative contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to main activity
focus on main activity
main activity of the day
engage in main activity
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