passive involvement
[ˈpæsɪv ɪnˈvɒlvmənt]
nounpl: passive involvements
envolvimento passivo
1. participation in an activity or situation without active engagement, effort, or decision-making responsibility
Her passive involvement in the project meant she attended meetings but never contributed ideas.
O envolvimento passivo dela no projeto significava que ela participava das reuniões, mas nunca contribuía com ideias.
2. a state of being implicated or included in something without taking deliberate action or assuming responsibility
Through passive involvement, he was associated with the company's unethical practices without directly participating in them.
Através do envolvimento passivo, ele estava associado às práticas antiéticas da empresa sem participar diretamente delas.
3. engagement characterized by observation, presence, or compliance rather than active contribution
The audience's passive involvement limited the effectiveness of the interactive workshop.
O envolvimento passivo da plateia limitou a eficácia do workshop interativo.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, passive involvement is often viewed negatively in workplace and educational settings, where active participation is valued. In Brazil, the concept is frequently discussed in organizational and academic environments, reflecting cultural expectations of contribution and engagement. The term is commonly used in management literature and performance evaluations to describe underperforming or disengaged employees.
NYC Slang
half-hearted involvement / phoning it in
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