permanent transfer
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt ˈtrænsfɜːr/]
nounpl: permanent transfers
transferência permanente
1. The relocation of an employee or worker to a different location, department, or organization on a permanent basis, with no expected return to the original position
After his permanent transfer to the São Paulo office, he decided to move his family there permanently.
Após sua transferência permanente para o escritório de São Paulo, ele decidiu mudar sua família para lá permanentemente.
2. In sports, the acquisition of a player by another team with no obligation to return to the original club
The footballer's permanent transfer to Manchester United was completed for €50 million.
A transferência permanente do jogador para o Manchester United foi concluída por €50 milhões.
3. The definitive relocation of goods, assets, or property from one place to another
The permanent transfer of the company's headquarters required extensive planning.
A transferência permanente da sede da empresa exigiu um planejamento extensivo.
This term is particularly significant in Brazilian corporate culture, especially in multinational companies where transfers between São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília are common. In sports, it's a central concept in Brazilian football (futebol), where permanent transfers of players to European clubs are major cultural events. The formality of the term reflects its legal and contractual importance in both employment and sports contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a permanent transfer to greener pastures
make a permanent transfer
request a permanent transfer
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