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ongoing task

[/ˈɑːn.ɡoʊ.ɪŋ tæsk/]
nounpl: ongoing tasks
tarefa contínua
1. A task or work that is still in progress and has not been completed; work that continues over a period of time without a definite end date
Managing the project budget is an ongoing task that requires constant attention.
Gerenciar o orçamento do projeto é uma tarefa contínua que requer atenção constante.
2. Work that must be regularly repeated or maintained as part of routine operations
Customer support is an ongoing task for any business.
O suporte ao cliente é uma tarefa contínua para qualquer negócio.
Synonyms
continuous taskrecurring taskperpetual taskunfinished taskwork in progress
Antonyms
completed taskfinished taskone-time taskfinite task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa contínua
Most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
tarefa em andamento
Alternative term emphasizing work in progress
São Paulo
tarefa contínua
Standard business terminology
Portugal
tarefa contínua
Standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
trabalho em curso
Alternative European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

never-ending task
work in progress
keep the ball rolling
on the back burner
stay on top of something
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