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setor ativo

[SEH-tor AH-tee-voo]
nounmasculinepl: setores ativos
active sector
1. The portion of the economy or workforce that is currently employed and productive
The active sector has grown significantly this year.
O setor ativo cresceu significativamente este ano.
2. In business/finance: the division or department that is currently engaged in operations or generating revenue
Our company's active sector focuses on technology and innovation.
O setor ativo da nossa empresa se concentra em tecnologia e inovação.
3. The economically active population; those of working age and capacity
Statistics show the active sector declining due to aging population.
As estatísticas mostram o setor ativo em declínio devido ao envelhecimento da população.
Synonyms
população ativaforça de trabalhosetor produtivoeconomia ativa
Antonyms
setor inativodesempregadospopulação inativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setor ativo
standard usage in economic and labor statistics
Portugal
setor ativo
standard usage, commonly found in labor force reports
São Paulo
setor ativo
prevalent in business and economic analyses

Related Idioms & Phrases

população economicamente ativa
força de trabalho ativa
trabalhadores ativos
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