present system
[ˈprezənt ˈsɪstəm]
noun phrasepl: present systems
sistema atual
1. the existing or current system of organization, governance, or operation in place at a given time
The present system of education needs significant reforms to meet modern demands.
O sistema atual de educação precisa de reformas significativas para atender às demandas modernas.
2. the method or arrangement that is presently being used or implemented
Under the present system, employees must submit reports every Friday.
Sob o sistema atual, os funcionários devem enviar relatórios todas as sextas-feiras.
3. the established framework or procedures that currently function in a particular context
The present system has proven inefficient and costly.
O sistema atual mostrou-se ineficiente e custoso.
This phrase is frequently used in political, educational, and organizational discussions in both Brazil and the USA when advocating for change or discussing the status quo. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sistema atual' is the preferred term in formal and informal contexts, while in Portugal, 'sistema vigente' is often preferred for legal or administrative contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
change the present system
overhaul the present system
work within the present system
challenge the present system
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