permanent posting

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈpoʊstɪŋ/]
nounpl: permanent postings
designação permanente
1. A long-term or indefinite assignment to a position, location, or organization, typically in diplomatic, military, or professional contexts
After years of temporary assignments, she finally received a permanent posting at the embassy.
Após anos de designações temporárias, ela finalmente recebeu uma designação permanente na embaixada.
2. An official position or appointment that is not subject to regular transfer or rotation
The diplomat sought a permanent posting rather than continue rotating between countries.
O diplomata buscava uma designação permanente em vez de continuar rotacionando entre países.
3. In online contexts, a post or message that remains available indefinitely on a platform
The company decided on a permanent posting of their privacy policy on the website.
A empresa decidiu por uma publicação permanente de sua política de privacidade no site.
In Brazilian professional and diplomatic culture, a 'designação permanente' represents career stability and advancement. It is particularly significant in government, military, and diplomatic circles where rotational assignments are standard. In the USA, this term is commonly used in military and diplomatic contexts. In Portugal, 'destacamento permanente' is more frequently used in official and military communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent assignmentfixed postingpermanent positionlong-term assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary postingtemporary assignmentrotational postingshort-term assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
designação permanente
Most common in diplomatic and military contexts
General Brazilian
lotação permanente
Used in governmental and institutional contexts
São Paulo
alocação fixa
More common in corporate environments
Portugal
destacamento permanente
Preferred in Portuguese military and official contexts

Related Words

postingassignmentdesignationappointmenttransferrelocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a permanent posting
secure a permanent posting
seek permanent posting
permanent posting abroad
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