sole operation

[/soʊl ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: sole operations
operação exclusiva
1. A business or activity conducted by a single individual or entity without partners or shared ownership
She runs the bakery as a sole operation without any business partners.
Ela administra a padaria como uma operação exclusiva sem parceiros comerciais.
2. In military or security contexts, an operation carried out independently by one unit or organization
The rescue mission was conducted as a sole operation by the special forces team.
A missão de resgate foi conduzida como uma operação exclusiva pela equipe de operações especiais.
3. A commercial or industrial activity under the complete control of one person or company
The manufacturing plant operates as a sole operation with centralized management.
A planta de manufatura opera como uma operação exclusiva com gerenciamento centralizado.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, sole operations represent a fundamental business structure. In Brazil, this is formalized through legal registration as 'Empresário Individual' or 'Autônomo'. In the USA, it relates to the 'sole proprietorship' business model, which is popular among freelancers and small business owners for its simplicity and tax benefits, though it lacks liability protection.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sole proprietorshipindependent operationsolo businessunilateral operationexclusive operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
joint operationpartnershipcollaborative operationshared operationcooperative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação exclusiva
Most common translation used in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
negócio individual
Alternative used in commercial contexts
Portugal
operação em nome individual
More formal legal terminology
General USA English
sole operation
Common in business law and entrepreneurship

Related Words

sole proprietorentrepreneurindependent businesssingle-owner enterprisemonopoly

Related Idioms & Phrases

go solo
operate independently
run the show
be your own boss
solo venture
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