maintainable position
[/meɪnˈteɪnəbəl pəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: maintainable positions
posição sustentável
1. A strategic, military, or argumentative stance that can be defended, supported, or upheld over time without collapsing or becoming indefensible
The general argued that their current defensive line was a maintainable position against the advancing forces.
O general argumentou que sua atual linha de defesa era uma posição sustentável contra as forças que avançavam.
2. A situation or status that can be continued or preserved without excessive difficulty, cost, or compromise
The company's profit margins are no longer a maintainable position given rising production costs.
As margens de lucro da empresa não são mais uma posição sustentável diante dos crescentes custos de produção.
3. In chess or tactical contexts, a piece placement or board configuration that can be held safely against opponent moves
After the exchange of pieces, White achieved a maintainable position with a slight advantage.
Após a troca de peças, o Branco alcançou uma posição sustentável com uma pequena vantagem.
This phrase is commonly used in military, business, and legal contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In Brazilian corporate environments, 'posição sustentável' reflects the increasing emphasis on sustainability and long-term viability. In military contexts, it remains a technical term essential to strategic planning and defense doctrine discussions.
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