pressing responsibility
[/ˈprɛsɪŋ rɪˈspɑnsəbɪlɪti/]
noun phrasefemininepl: pressing responsibilities / responsabilidades prementes
responsabilidade premente
1. An urgent or demanding duty that requires immediate attention and action
Taking care of her sick parent became a pressing responsibility that couldn't be delayed.
Cuidar de seu pai doente tornou-se uma responsabilidade premente que não podia ser adiada.
2. A critical obligation that weighs heavily on someone and demands priority
The manager acknowledged that meeting the deadline was a pressing responsibility for the entire team.
O gerente reconheceu que cumprir o prazo era uma responsabilidade premente para toda a equipe.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'pressing responsibility' reflects cultural values around accountability and work ethic. In Brazil, family obligations (like caring for elderly parents) are often considered pressing responsibilities within the social fabric. In the USA, professional deadlines and financial obligations typically carry this weight. The term implies moral or practical necessity rather than mere preference.
Related Idioms & Phrases
carry the weight of responsibility
shoulder a responsibility
take on a pressing matter
buckle down to responsibilities
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