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productive work

[/prəˈdʌktɪv wɜrk/]
noun
trabalho produtivo
1. Work that generates tangible output, value, or results; labor that contributes effectively to the accomplishment of goals or creation of goods and services
The company focuses on productive work that directly contributes to revenue generation.
A empresa se concentra em trabalho produtivo que contribui diretamente para a geração de receita.
2. Labor that results in increased economic output or efficiency
Employees engaged in productive work complete their tasks on time and within budget.
Funcionários envolvidos em trabalho produtivo completam suas tarefas no prazo e dentro do orçamento.
Synonyms
meaningful workfruitful laborefficient workhigh-yield workresultado labor
Antonyms
unproductive workbusyworkwasted effortinefficient labor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho produtivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho produtivo
Common in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
trabalho produtivo
Standard in European Portuguese; may emphasize output quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

put in productive work
engage in productive work
measure productive work
maximize productive work
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