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operational work

[/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl wɜːrk/]
nounpl: operational works
trabalho operacional
1. Work or activities directly related to the functioning and management of an organization's day-to-day operations
The team focused on operational work to ensure smooth production flow.
A equipe se concentrou no trabalho operacional para garantir um fluxo de produção suave.
2. Practical implementation and execution of plans and strategies in an organization
Operational work includes monitoring systems, maintaining equipment, and managing workflows.
O trabalho operacional inclui monitoramento de sistemas, manutenção de equipamentos e gestão de fluxos de trabalho.
3. In military or law enforcement context, tactical activities and missions
The operational work conducted by the police department resulted in several arrests.
O trabalho operacional realizado pela polícia resultou em várias prisões.
Synonyms
operational activitiesoperational tasksoperational dutiesday-to-day operations
Antonyms
strategic planningtheoretical workadministrative oversight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho operacional
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil (Business)
atividades operacionais
Used in corporate and industrial contexts
Portugal
trabalho operacional
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in operational management
Portugal (Military/Police)
operação
Shortened form commonly used in security contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the wheels turning
keep operations running
in the trenches
hands-on work
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