meeting format

[/ˈmiːtɪŋ ˈfɔːrmæt/]
nounpl: meeting formats
formato de reunião
1. The structure, style, or arrangement of how a meeting is organized and conducted
The meeting format includes a 15-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute discussion.
O formato de reunião inclui uma apresentação de 15 minutos seguida de uma discussão de 30 minutos.
2. The method or mode of conducting a meeting (in-person, virtual, hybrid, etc.)
We changed our meeting format to hybrid to accommodate remote employees.
Mudamos nosso formato de reunião para híbrido para acomodar funcionários remotos.
3. The predetermined agenda and procedural guidelines for a meeting
The meeting format requires all participants to submit comments in advance.
O formato de reunião exige que todos os participantes apresentem comentários com antecedência.
In Brazilian corporate culture, especially in São Paulo's financial sector, structured meeting formats are highly valued as a sign of professionalism. The rise of hybrid and remote work post-2020 has significantly increased discussions about meeting formats in both Brazil and the USA, with many companies now offering multiple format options to improve accessibility and work-life balance.
NYC Slang
meeting setup or the way the meeting's gonna roll
Synonyms / Sinônimos
meeting structuremeeting arrangementmeeting stylemeeting procedure
Antonyms / Antônimos
informal discussionunstructured conversation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
formato de reunião
Standard term used in business contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
formato de reunião
Common in corporate environments; may also use 'jeito de reunião' informally
São Paulo
formato de reunião
Widely used in business and tech sectors; sometimes abbreviated as 'formato'
Portugal
formato de reunião
Similar usage; Portuguese may also say 'tipo de reunião' or 'estrutura de reunião'

Related Words

agendameeting protocolconference callvideo conferencein-person meetingwebinarbrainstorming session

Related Idioms & Phrases

change the meeting format
stick to the meeting format
follow the meeting format
adapt the meeting format
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