mutually dependent
[/ˈmjuːtʃuəli dɪˈpɛndənt/]
adjective
mutuamente dependente
1. describing a relationship where two or more parties rely on each other equally for support, survival, or function
The two companies are mutually dependent on each other for their supply chain operations.
As duas empresas são mutuamente dependentes uma da outra para suas operações de cadeia de suprimentos.
2. in a state where neither entity can function or exist independently without the other
Employer and employee are mutually dependent relationships in a labor economy.
Empregador e empregado são relações mutuamente dependentes em uma economia de trabalho.
3. reciprocal reliance or interconnection between elements or systems
The ecosystem's survival depends on mutually dependent relationships between predators and prey.
A sobrevivência do ecossistema depende de relações mutuamente dependentes entre predadores e presas.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, the term 'mutually dependent' is used to describe strategic partnerships and supply chain relationships. In Brazil, corporate environments increasingly adopt this terminology when discussing partnerships and alliances. The concept reflects modern understanding of interconnected global economies where isolation is neither practical nor desirable for most organizations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
two sides of the same coin
joined at the hip
hand in glove
you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours
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