nominal commitment
[ˈnɑːmɪnəl kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: nominal commitments
compromisso nominal
1. A commitment that exists in name only; a promise or obligation that is superficial, minimal, or lacking genuine substance or effort
The company made only a nominal commitment to environmental sustainability without implementing real changes.
A empresa fez apenas um compromisso nominal com a sustentabilidade ambiental sem implementar mudanças reais.
2. A formal declaration of commitment that carries little practical or financial significance
His nominal commitment to the project meant he showed up to meetings but did no actual work.
Seu compromisso nominal com o projeto significava que ele comparecia às reuniões mas não fazia nenhum trabalho real.
3. A pledge or agreement that is token in nature, often made for appearance or political reasons
The government's nominal commitment to reducing poverty was criticized as merely symbolic.
O compromisso nominal do governo com a redução da pobreza foi criticado por ser meramente simbólico.
This phrase is commonly used in business, politics, and social contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese to critique insincere or half-hearted commitments. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about corporate social responsibility and government policies. In the USA, it's often used in corporate settings and political commentary to indicate performative action without substantive change.
NYC Slang
all talk, no walk
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