official work

[/əˈfɪʃəl wɜːrk/]
nounpl: official works
trabalho oficial
1. Work or tasks performed as part of one's official duties or job responsibilities, typically within a government, organization, or institutional setting
The ambassador's official work includes representing the country at diplomatic events.
O trabalho oficial do embaixador inclui representar o país em eventos diplomáticos.
2. Tasks or duties that are formally recognized and documented by an institution or employer
During business hours, employees are expected to focus on official work only.
Durante o horário comercial, espera-se que os funcionários se concentrem apenas em trabalho oficial.
3. Work that is formally authorized or sanctioned by a governing body or authority
The committee approved the official work plan for the project.
O comitê aprovou o plano de trabalho oficial do projeto.
In Brazil, 'trabalho oficial' is commonly used in governmental, corporate, and institutional contexts to distinguish between tasks that are part of one's formal position versus personal or informal activities. The phrase is frequently encountered in workplace policies, job descriptions, and administrative documentation. In the USA, the term emphasizes the distinction between authorized job duties and personal time, which is important in labor law and workplace regulations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
official dutiesofficial businessjob responsibilitiesformal workauthorized work
Antonyms / Antônimos
personal workunauthorized workleisure activityinformal work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho oficial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho oficial
Common in business and governmental contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho oficial
Used primarily in formal institutional settings
Portugal
trabalho oficial
Usage similar to Brazil; may emphasize 'oficial' more in formal documents

Related Words

officialworkdutiesresponsibilitiesemploymentassignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

on official business
in an official capacity
official capacity
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