restricted commitment

[rɪˈstrɪktɪd kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: restricted commitments
compromisso restrito
1. A pledge, promise, or obligation that is limited in scope, duration, or extent; a dedication to something with specific constraints or conditions
The company offered only a restricted commitment to the project, limiting their involvement to six months.
A empresa ofereceu apenas um compromisso restrito ao projeto, limitando seu envolvimento a seis meses.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, an agreement with clearly defined limitations and boundaries
The restricted commitment outlined in the contract specified exactly what services would be provided.
O compromisso restrito descrito no contrato especificava exatamente quais serviços seriam fornecidos.
3. In personal relationships, an obligation that does not involve complete dedication or exclusivity
They decided on a restricted commitment rather than moving in together.
Eles decidiram por um compromisso restrito em vez de morar juntos.
In Brazilian business culture, restricted commitments are often preferred in initial negotiations to allow flexibility. In American contexts, especially in relationships and contracts, the term is frequently used to clarify boundaries and expectations. Both cultures value clarity when commitments are limited rather than absolute.
NYC Slang
half-stepping; playing it safe
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited commitmentconditional commitmentqualified commitmentpartial commitmentconstrained obligation
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricted commitmentfull commitmentunconditional commitmenttotal dedicationcomplete obligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso restrito
Standard usage in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
compromisso limitado
Common alternative in corporate and financial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
engajamento condicionado
Used in relationship and social contexts
Portugal
compromisso restringido
European Portuguese variant used in legal documents

Related Words

limitationconstraintconditionobligationcontractual agreementscope of workterms and conditions

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go all in vs. restricted commitment
with strings attached
come hell or high water vs. restricted commitment
on one's own terms
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