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major player

[ˈmeɪdʒər ˈpleɪər]
nounpl: major players
ator principal
1. An important or influential person or organization in a particular field or activity
Apple is a major player in the technology industry.
A Apple é uma atora principal na indústria de tecnologia.
2. Someone who has significant power, influence, or importance in a specific situation or context
He became a major player in local politics.
Ele se tornou um ator principal na política local.
NYC Slang
big player / heavy hitter
Synonyms
key playerbig shotheavyweightinfluential figurepowerhouseleader
Antonyms
minor playerbit playernonentitylightweight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ator principal
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
grande jogador
Alternative colloquial expression
São Paulo
ator principal
Standard usage in business context
Portugal
jogador importante
Slightly different construction preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

play a major role
be in the big leagues
have a seat at the table
carry weight
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