one-off action
[wʌn-ɔːf ˈækʃən]
nounpl: one-off actions
ação única
1. A single, isolated action or event that occurs only once and is not part of a regular series or pattern
The company's decision to donate to charity was a one-off action, not part of their regular policy.
A decisão da empresa de doar para caridade foi uma ação única, não faz parte de sua política regular.
2. An exceptional or unusual occurrence that stands alone without repetition
His apology was a one-off action; he never usually admits when he's wrong.
Seu pedido de desculpas foi uma ação única; ele nunca costuma admitir quando está errado.
This phrase is commonly used in both American business and Brazilian corporate contexts to distinguish exceptional or charitable actions from standard operating procedures. In Brazil, it often appears in news and business journalism when reporting on unusual corporate decisions. The concept emphasizes that something is exceptional and should not be expected to be repeated.
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