standalone task

[/ˈstændəloʊn tæsk/]
nounpl: standalone tasks
tarefa independente
1. A task or job that can be completed independently without relying on or being part of a larger project or system
Fixing the broken printer is a standalone task that doesn't require coordination with other departments.
Consertar a impressora quebrada é uma tarefa independente que não requer coordenação com outros departamentos.
2. In software development, a unit of work that does not depend on other tasks and can be executed in isolation
The developer assigned the UI redesign as a standalone task to be completed within two weeks.
O desenvolvedor atribuiu o redesign da interface como uma tarefa independente para ser concluída em duas semanas.
3. A project management term for work that has no dependencies or prerequisites
We identified three standalone tasks that can begin immediately without waiting for other work to finish.
Identificamos três tarefas independentes que podem começar imediatamente sem esperar que outros trabalhos terminem.
This term is predominantly used in business, project management, and software development contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate culture, tasks are often highly interdependent due to hierarchical structures, making standalone tasks particularly valued for their efficiency. The term reflects modern agile and project management methodologies that have been widely adopted across tech companies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
independent taskisolated taskself-contained taskautonomous tasknon-dependent task
Antonyms / Antônimos
dependent taskinterdependent tasklinked tasksequential tasksubtask

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa independente
Most common term used in business and IT contexts
São Paulo
tarefa autônoma
Alternative used in more technical or corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa isolada
Less formal alternative
Portugal
tarefa autónoma
Portuguese spelling variant with same meaning

Related Words

task managementproject managementdependencymilestonedeliverableworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

go it alone
work independently
fly solo
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →