overt reliance
[/oʊˈvɜrt rɪˈlaɪəns/]
noun phrasepl: overt reliances
dependência aberta; confiança manifesta; dependência explícita
1. open, obvious, or unconcealed dependence on someone or something; reliance that is clearly visible or acknowledged
The company's overt reliance on a single supplier made it vulnerable to disruptions.
A dependência aberta da empresa em um único fornecedor a tornou vulnerável a interrupções.
2. transparent or undisguised trust or confidence placed in a person, institution, or resource
Their overt reliance on government subsidies raised concerns among economists.
Sua confiança manifesta em subsídios governamentais levantou preocupações entre economistas.
This term is commonly used in business, economics, and policy discussions in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In corporate contexts, overt reliance is often viewed as a strategic weakness, as it indicates lack of diversification or contingency planning. Brazilian business culture increasingly emphasizes the importance of reducing overt reliance on single suppliers or markets to build more resilient operations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put all your eggs in one basket (related to overt reliance on one resource)
wear your heart on your sleeve (related to open/overt dependence)
leave yourself wide open (vulnerability resulting from overt reliance)
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