original assignment
[/əˈrɪdʒənəl əˈsaɪnmənt/]
noun phrasepl: original assignments
atribuição original; tarefa original; designação original
1. The initial task, duty, or responsibility given to a person or entity at the beginning of an engagement, project, or employment
The original assignment was to develop a marketing strategy for the new product line.
A atribuição original era desenvolver uma estratégia de marketing para a nova linha de produtos.
2. In law and finance, the first transfer of a right, claim, or property from one party to another
The original assignment of the patent rights occurred in 2015.
A atribuição original dos direitos de patente ocorreu em 2015.
3. In education, the initial homework or work task given to students
Students must complete the original assignment before moving to the next module.
Os alunos devem completar a tarefa original antes de passar para o próximo módulo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'original assignment' is a formal term used in corporate, legal, and educational settings. In Brazilian Portuguese, it emphasizes the primacy of the initial task and is commonly used in business negotiations, employment contracts, and academic environments. The phrase implies a baseline or starting point from which modifications may occur.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to the original assignment
deviate from the original assignment
fulfill the original assignment
complete the original assignment
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