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major players

[ˈmeɪdʒər ˈpleɪərz]
noun phrase
principais atores
1. Important or influential individuals or organizations in a particular field, industry, or situation
Apple and Microsoft are major players in the technology sector.
Apple e Microsoft são os principais atores no setor de tecnologia.
2. Key participants who have significant impact or influence in a particular context
The major players in the negotiation reached an agreement.
Os principais atores na negociação chegaram a um acordo.
NYC Slang
the big dogs
Synonyms
key playersbig namesleading figuresheavy hittersmain participants
Antonyms
minor playersbit playerssmall-time operatorsmarginal participants

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
principais atores
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Brazil
grandes nomes
Alternative translation emphasizing prominence
Portugal
principais intervenientes
More formal usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
figuras de relevo
Alternative formal term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a key player in something
call the shots
in the big leagues
heavyweight in the game
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