original operation

[/əˈrɪdʒənəl ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: operações originais
operação original
1. The first or initial operation; the primary action or process from which something originated
The original operation of the factory began in 1952.
A operação original da fábrica começou em 1952.
2. In mathematics or logic, a fundamental operation that serves as the basis for derived operations
Addition is an original operation in arithmetic.
A adição é uma operação original na aritmética.
3. In business or military context, the initial planned action or mission
The original operation was modified after the first phase.
A operação original foi modificada após a primeira fase.
This is a formal, technical term used primarily in business, military, and academic contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly used in corporate environments when discussing company history or operational procedures. The term carries no colloquial variations and maintains its formal register across both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial operationprimary operationfirst operationfounding operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
derived operationsubsequent operationmodified operationsecondary operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação original
Standard term used in business, mathematics, and technical contexts
São Paulo
operação original
Common in corporate and industrial settings
Portugal
operação original
Equivalent term used in Portuguese European context
Rio de Janeiro
operação original
Used similarly to other regions, with standard pronunciation

Related Words

operationoriginaloperationaloperationalizeinceptionfoundation

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the original operation
from the original operation onwards
the original operation model
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