one-time effort
[wʌn-taɪm ˈɛfərt]
nounpl: one-time efforts
esforço único
1. A single, isolated attempt or project that is not repeated or ongoing; a singular action taken to accomplish a goal without continuation
The company made a one-time effort to reorganize the department and improve efficiency.
A empresa fez um esforço único para reorganizar o departamento e melhorar a eficiência.
2. A task or initiative that happens only once, as opposed to regular or recurring activities
Moving to a new office was a one-time effort that required careful planning.
A mudança para um novo escritório foi um esforço único que exigiu planejamento cuidadoso.
This expression is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts to distinguish between temporary projects and permanent operational changes. In Brazil, it's frequently used in corporate communications and project management to clarify that an action is not part of standard procedures. In American English, it often implies a focused, concentrated action taken to solve a problem or achieve a specific goal without expectation of repetition.
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