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power players

[ˈpaʊər ˈpleɪərz]
nounpl: power players
jogadores de poder / atores principais
1. Influential and important people who have significant control or influence in a particular field, organization, or situation
The power players in the tech industry gathered for the annual conference.
Os atores principais da indústria de tecnologia se reuniram para a conferência anual.
2. Key decision-makers or stakeholders with substantial authority
The power players decided to merge the two companies.
Os jogadores de poder decidiram fundir as duas empresas.
NYC Slang
big shots / the movers and shakers / heavy hitters
Synonyms
key playersmajor playersinfluential figuresdecision-makersheavy hittersmovers and shakers
Antonyms
minor playersinsignificant figuresbystanders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atores principais / jogadores de poder
Most common in business and political contexts
São Paulo
atores-chave / os poderosos
Commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
figuras-chave / atores principais
Used in formal business and political discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

sit at the table with power players
be among the power players
the power players call the shots
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