open sections

[ˈoʊpən ˈsɛkʃənz]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
seções abertas
1. Portions or divisions of a space, document, or system that are accessible, unrestricted, or not enclosed
The library has open sections where students can study without dividers.
A biblioteca tem seções abertas onde os alunos podem estudar sem divisórias.
2. In academic or professional contexts, areas or categories available for public access or enrollment
The conference has open sections for networking and informal discussions.
A conferência tem seções abertas para networking e discussões informais.
3. In architecture or design, spaces without walls or barriers
The office redesign features open sections to encourage collaboration.
O redesenho do escritório apresenta seções abertas para estimular a colaboração.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'open sections' or 'seções abertas' reflects a modern workplace trend toward transparency and collaboration, influenced by Silicon Valley culture. This concept represents a shift from traditional hierarchical office layouts to more inclusive, accessible environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
open areasaccessible sectionsunrestricted spacespublic sectionsopen spaces
Antonyms / Antônimos
closed sectionsrestricted areasenclosed spacesprivate sectionsoff-limits areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seções abertas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
áreas abertas / espaços abertos
Alternative phrasing commonly used in corporate and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
seções abertas
Standard usage, sometimes used interchangeably with espaços abertos
Portugal
secções abertas
Uses 'secções' instead of 'seções', with different orthography

Related Words

open planopen accessopen conceptaccessibilitytransparency

Related Idioms & Phrases

open-door policy
open book
throw it open
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