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pyramid structure

[ˈpɪrəmɪd ˈstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: pyramid structures
estrutura piramidal
1. An organizational or hierarchical arrangement where power, authority, or resources flow from a single point at the top through progressively wider levels below
The company operates under a pyramid structure with the CEO at the top.
A empresa opera sob uma estrutura piramidal com o CEO no topo.
2. A geometric or physical construction shaped like a pyramid with a polygonal base and triangular sides meeting at an apex
The Egyptian pyramid structure has stood for thousands of years.
A estrutura piramidal egípcia permaneceu de pé por milhares de anos.
3. A scheme or business model where participants are recruited to profit primarily from recruiting others rather than selling actual products or services
Authorities warned consumers about the illegal pyramid structure of that investment scheme.
As autoridades alertaram os consumidores sobre a estrutura piramidal ilegal daquele esquema de investimento.
Synonyms
hierarchical structurepyramid schemetiered structureorganizational hierarchy
Antonyms
flat structurehorizontal organizationnon-hierarchical structure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura piramidal
Most common and widely understood term
São Paulo
estrutura em pirâmide
Alternative phrasing occasionally used in business contexts
Portugal
estrutura piramidal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in formal organizational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

climb the pyramid
at the top of the pyramid
pyramid scheme
multi-level marketing
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