shared responsibilities

[/ʃɛrd rɪˈspɑːnsəbɪlɪtiz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
responsabilidades compartilhadas
1. duties or obligations that are divided among multiple people or parties, each contributing to a common goal or task
In a marriage, shared responsibilities include household chores and financial management.
Em um casamento, as responsabilidades compartilhadas incluem tarefas domésticas e gestão financeira.
2. collective accountability where multiple entities are equally liable for outcomes or decisions
The project's shared responsibilities ensured that all team members were invested in its success.
As responsabilidades compartilhadas do projeto garantiram que todos os membros da equipe estivessem envolvidos em seu sucesso.
3. mutual obligations in professional, familial, or organizational contexts
Parents and teachers have shared responsibilities in a child's education.
Pais e professores têm responsabilidades compartilhadas na educação de uma criança.
This term is widely used in both American corporate culture and Brazilian organizational contexts. In the US, it reflects values of teamwork and collective achievement. In Brazil, 'responsabilidades compartilhadas' is increasingly used in modern workplaces and family discussions, though traditional hierarchical structures may still emphasize individual rather than shared duties. The concept is central to contemporary management philosophy in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
joint responsibilitiescollective dutiesmutual obligationsdivided responsibilitiesco-responsibilities
Antonyms / Antônimos
sole responsibilityindividual responsibilityexclusive dutyunilateral obligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
responsabilidades compartilhadas
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
responsabilidades compartilhadas / deveres em comum
occasional use of 'deveres em comum' in informal contexts
São Paulo
responsabilidades compartilhadas / responsabilidades conjuntas
both terms used equally in business contexts
Portugal
responsabilidades partilhadas
uses 'partilhadas' instead of 'compartilhadas'; both understood but 'partilhadas' is preferred in Portugal

Related Words

accountabilityteamworkcollaborationburden-sharingdelegationpartnershipcommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

share the load
divide and conquer
all in this together
wear multiple hats
pull one's weight
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