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outer circle
[ˈaʊtər ˈsɜːrkəl]
noun
pl: outer circles
círculo externo
1.
The outer ring or perimeter of a circular shape or area
The outer circle of the target is worth fewer points.
O círculo externo do alvo vale menos pontos.
2.
A group of people on the periphery of a social or professional network; those less central or influential
She was part of the outer circle of the company's decision-making process.
Ela fazia parte do círculo externo do processo de tomada de decisão da empresa.
3.
The less exclusive or less central group within an organization or society
New members typically start in the outer circle before moving inward.
Novos membros geralmente começam no círculo externo antes de avançar.
Synonyms
outer ring
periphery
circumference
fringe
outer edge
Antonyms
inner circle
core
center
hub
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
círculo externo
Standard usage in business and social contexts
São Paulo
círculo externo
Common in corporate and academic environments
Portugal
círculo exterior
Preferred form in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
inner circle vs outer circle
move from the outer circle to the inner circle
stay on the outer circle
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