on-topic

[/ɒnˈtɒpɪk/]
adjective
relacionado ao assunto; pertinente ao tema
1. relevant to the subject being discussed; staying focused on the main theme or discussion point
Please keep your comments on-topic during the meeting.
Por favor, mantenha seus comentários relacionados ao assunto durante a reunião.
2. directly addressing the subject matter without digression or deviation
The presentation was well-organized and stayed on-topic throughout.
A apresentação foi bem organizada e manteve-se no tema do início ao fim.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian professional, academic, and online communication contexts. It is particularly common in meetings, classroom discussions, online forums, and video conferences. The expression reflects a cultural value for efficiency and organized communication in business environments across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
relevantpertinentfocusedto the pointgermaneon-subject
Antonyms / Antônimos
off-topicirrelevanttangentialdigressiveoff-subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
relacionado ao assunto; pertinente ao tema
Most common translation used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
relacionado com o tema; pertinente
Similar usage but may prefer 'com' instead of 'ao'
São Paulo
sobre o tema; no tema
Colloquial variant commonly used in professional settings

Related Words

topicsubject matterdiscussionrelevanceoff-topiccontextagenda

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay on topic
get back on topic
keep on topic
bring the conversation back on topic
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