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networking informal

[/ˈnetwɜːrkɪŋ/]
noun
networking, estabelecimento de contatos profissionais
1. The practice of making social and professional connections, typically in casual settings, to build relationships and create business opportunities
She spent the evening networking at the conference to find new clients.
Ela passou a noite fazendo networking na conferência para encontrar novos clientes.
2. Informal socializing with colleagues or professionals to exchange information and develop mutually beneficial relationships
The after-work drinks were a great opportunity for networking.
Os drinks após o trabalho foram uma ótima oportunidade para fazer networking.
NYC Slang
making moves, building your Rolodex, schmoozing
Synonyms
relationship buildingschmoozingsocializingconnectingcontato profissional
Antonyms
isolationwithdrawaldisconnect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
networking
Commonly used in business contexts; sometimes also 'estabelecimento de contatos profissionais'
São Paulo
networking
Widely used in corporate and startup environments
Portugal
networking ou contactação profissional
Both terms used; networking increasingly common in modern business Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

rub shoulders with
make connections
build bridges
cultivar relações
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