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overlapping placement

[/ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ ˈpleɪsmənt/]
nounpl: overlapping placements
colocação sobreposta
1. The positioning of objects, elements, or items in a manner where they partially cover or occupy the same space
The overlapping placement of tiles creates a more visually interesting pattern.
A colocação sobreposta de azulejos cria um padrão visualmente mais interessante.
2. In employment or housing contexts, the simultaneous assignment or occupancy of multiple positions or spaces by the same entity
The overlapping placement of job responsibilities led to confusion among team members.
A colocação sobreposta de responsabilidades profissionais causou confusão entre os membros da equipe.
3. In design or typography, the intentional layering of elements to achieve a specific aesthetic effect
The designer used overlapping placement of images to add depth to the composition.
O designer usou colocação sobreposta de imagens para adicionar profundidade à composição.
Synonyms
overlapping positioninglayeringstackingsuperimposition
Antonyms
separationdistinct placementnon-overlapping arrangement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
colocação sobreposta
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
posicionamento sobreposto
Alternative technical usage common in business contexts
Portugal
sobreposição de posicionamento
Preferred in European Portuguese, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

layer upon layer
stacked arrangement
overlapping responsibilities
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