start workflow

[/stɑːrt ˈwɜːrkfloʊ/]
verb phrase
iniciar fluxo de trabalho
1. To begin or activate a sequence of automated or manual tasks in a business process management system
Click the button to start workflow for the new project approval.
Clique no botão para iniciar fluxo de trabalho da aprovação do novo projeto.
2. To trigger the execution of a predefined series of steps or processes in software
You need to start workflow before the documents can be routed to the manager.
Você precisa iniciar o fluxo de trabalho antes que os documentos possam ser encaminhados ao gerente.
This is primarily a technical term used in IT, business process management, and automation contexts in both Brazilian and American business environments. It gained prominence with the rise of enterprise software solutions and workflow management systems in corporate settings. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries due to its technical nature.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initiate workflowbegin processactivate workflowtrigger workflowcommence workflow
Antonyms / Antônimos
stop workflowpause workflowend workflowcancel workflow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
iniciar fluxo de trabalho
Standard term used in business and IT contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
dar início ao fluxo de trabalho
More formal variant commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
iniciar fluxo de trabalho
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term is standardized

Related Words

workflowprocess automationtask managementbusiness processworkflow engineworkflow execution

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the ball rolling
get the show on the road
kick off a process
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