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off-the-shelf solution

[/ɔːf ðə ʃɛlf səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: off-the-shelf solutions
solução pronta/disponível no mercado
1. A ready-made product or service that is commercially available and can be immediately purchased and implemented without customization or modification
Instead of developing custom software, the company chose an off-the-shelf solution that was already proven in the market.
Em vez de desenvolver um software personalizado, a empresa escolheu uma solução pronta que já era comprovada no mercado.
2. A standard solution that addresses common needs and can be applied directly to solve a problem without specialized adaptation
The IT department implemented an off-the-shelf solution for data backup rather than building one from scratch.
O departamento de TI implementou uma solução pronta para backup de dados em vez de construir uma do zero.
Synonyms
ready-made solutioncommercial solutionout-of-the-box solutionturnkey solutionpre-built solution
Antonyms
custom solutionbespoke solutiontailored solutionin-house solution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução pronta
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
São Paulo
solução comercial/solução do mercado
Commonly used in tech industry hubs
Portugal
solução disponível no mercado/solução comercializada
Portuguese prefers more formal descriptions

Related Idioms & Phrases

reinvent the wheel (avoid using off-the-shelf solutions when it's unnecessary)
buy vs. build decision (choosing an off-the-shelf solution over building custom)
right out of the box (off-the-shelf solutions often work immediately)
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