manage tasks

[ˈmænɪdʒ tæsks]
verb phrase
gerenciar tarefas
1. to organize, plan, and execute multiple responsibilities or assignments efficiently
She needs to manage tasks effectively to meet the project deadline.
Ela precisa gerenciar tarefas efetivamente para cumprir o prazo do projeto.
2. to handle the coordination and completion of work duties in a controlled manner
Good managers know how to manage tasks and delegate responsibilities.
Bons gerentes sabem como gerenciar tarefas e delegar responsabilidades.
3. to prioritize and allocate time and resources to multiple assignments
Using a to-do list helps you manage tasks more efficiently.
Usar uma lista de tarefas ajuda você a gerenciar tarefas de forma mais eficiente.
In Brazilian business culture, effective task management (gerenciamento de tarefas) is highly valued and often discussed in corporate training. Americans often use productivity apps and agile methodologies to manage tasks, reflecting a tech-forward approach, while in Brazil, traditional methods like lists and direct communication remain popular alongside digital tools.
NYC Slang
handle your biz / keep your ducks in a row / juggle tasks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
handle tasksexecute taskscoordinate tasksorganize workoversee duties
Antonyms / Antônimos
neglect tasksabandon tasksignore responsibilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gerenciar tarefas
most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
administrar tarefas
alternative term also widely used in business contexts
São Paulo
gerenciar tarefas / tocar as tarefas
formal preferred; colloquial 'tocar' means to handle or carry out
Portugal
gerir tarefas
uses 'gerir' instead of 'gerenciar'; both are acceptable in Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

task managementworkflowprioritizationdelegationproductivitytime management

Related Idioms & Phrases

juggle multiple tasks
keep on top of tasks
get your act together
stay on task
manage your workload
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