single contact

[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkɒntækt]
nounpl: single contacts
contato único
1. A solitary point of connection or communication with one person or entity
The manager served as the single contact for all vendor inquiries.
O gerente serviu como o contato único para todas as consultas de fornecedores.
2. In electrical/mechanical systems, a switch or connector with one contact point
The device uses a single contact relay for safety purposes.
O dispositivo utiliza um relé de contato único para fins de segurança.
3. A dedicated point person or liaison responsible for communication
Please designate a single contact for our ongoing partnership.
Por favor, designe um contato único para nossa parceria contínua.
In Brazilian business culture, establishing a 'contato único' is common practice to streamline communication and avoid confusion. In Portugal, the spelling 'contacto' reflects European Portuguese conventions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sole contactmain contactpoint of contactprimary contact
Antonyms / Antônimos
multiple contactsdistributed contacts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contato único
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
contato único
Common in corporate environments
São Paulo
contato único
Prevalent in business and industrial sectors
Portugal
contacto único
European Portuguese spelling variant

Related Words

contact pointliaisonpoint personcontact informationcontact management

Related Idioms & Phrases

go-to person
your man
one-stop shop
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