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separate work

[/ˈsɛp.ər.ət wɜrk/]
nounpl: separate works
obra separada
1. Work done independently without collaboration; work that is distinct and not combined with other projects or efforts
The artist completed a separate work commissioned by a private collector.
A artista completou uma obra separada encomendada por um colecionador privado.
2. In legal or academic contexts, a distinct publication, creation, or project that stands alone from other related works
Each research team submitted a separate work for the conference proceedings.
Cada equipe de pesquisa apresentou uma obra separada para os anais da conferência.
3. A distinct creative or intellectual output that is independent from a series or collection
The director's separate work from her mainstream projects showcases her experimental style.
A obra separada da diretora de seus projetos principais demonstra seu estilo experimental.
Synonyms
independent workstandalone workindividual workdistinct work
Antonyms
collaborative workjoint workcollective workcombined work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obra separada
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
obra independente
Often preferred in formal Portuguese contexts
General
trabalho autônomo
Alternative when emphasizing independence

Related Idioms & Phrases

work independently
go solo
stand on its own
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