secondary divisions
[/ˌsɛkənˌdɛri dɪˈvɪʒənz/]
nounpl: secondary divisions
divisões secundárias
1. Subdivisions or sections that are ranked lower in hierarchy than primary divisions; subordinate organizational units or categories
The company reorganized its structure by creating secondary divisions under each main department.
A empresa reorganizou sua estrutura criando divisões secundárias sob cada departamento principal.
2. In administrative or political contexts, lower-level territorial or jurisdictional subdivisions
The country's secondary divisions include counties and municipalities.
As divisões secundárias do país incluem condados e municípios.
3. In sports, lower-tier leagues or conferences ranked below primary divisions
Teams in secondary divisions compete for promotion to the main league.
Equipes nas divisões secundárias competem pela promoção à liga principal.
In Brazil, secondary divisions are commonly referenced in football (soccer), where Serie B and lower divisions are considered secondary to Serie A. The term is also widely used in corporate restructuring and government administrative organization, particularly in federal and state-level bureaucracy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
move up from secondary divisions
get relegated to secondary divisions
secondary divisions structure
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