set timeframe
[sɛt ˈtaɪmˌfreɪm]
verb phrase / noun phrase
estabelecer um prazo / definir um cronograma
1. to establish or determine a specific period of time within which something must be completed or accomplished
The project manager decided to set a timeframe of three months for the completion of the construction.
O gerente de projeto decidiu estabelecer um prazo de três meses para a conclusão da construção.
2. to agree upon or specify the duration allowed for a particular task or goal
We need to set a timeframe for the marketing campaign before we proceed.
Precisamos definir um cronograma para a campanha de marketing antes de prosseguirmos.
This phrase is extensively used in both American and Brazilian business culture, particularly in project management, corporate planning, and organizational contexts. In Brazil, it reflects the importance of establishing clear deadlines in professional environments, while in the USA it is standard terminology in workplace communications.
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