main project
[/meɪn ˈprɒdʒekt/]
nounpl: main projects
projeto principal
1. The primary or most important undertaking or task that someone is currently working on
The main project for this quarter is to redesign our website.
O projeto principal deste trimestre é redesenhar nosso site.
2. In academic or professional contexts, the most significant assignment or work that demonstrates competency in a subject
Her main project for the engineering course was building a sustainable water filtration system.
Seu projeto principal para o curso de engenharia foi construir um sistema sustentável de filtragem de água.
3. The central focus of organizational effort or strategic initiative
The company's main project is expanding into the Asian market.
O projeto principal da empresa é expandir para o mercado asiático.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'projeto principal' is commonly used in business meetings and project management contexts. In academic settings, particularly in engineering and architecture, students often present their 'projeto principal' as a capstone work. The term reflects the hierarchical nature of project planning in both American and Brazilian professional environments, where clear prioritization of work is essential.
NYC Slang
main gig / main thing
Related Idioms & Phrases
put all eggs in one basket (risking everything on one main project)
the crown jewel (referring to the most important main project)
the flagship project
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