subordinate task
[/səˈbɔːrdɪnət tæsk/]
nounpl: subordinate tasks
tarefa subordinada
1. A task that is secondary in importance or dependent on the completion of another primary task
Organizing the files was a subordinate task that could wait until after the main project deadline.
Organizar os arquivos era uma tarefa subordinada que poderia esperar até depois do prazo do projeto principal.
2. A task assigned to someone of lower rank or authority within an organizational hierarchy
The manager delegated the subordinate task to her junior assistant.
A gerente delegou a tarefa subordinada para sua assistente júnior.
3. A task that supports or contributes to the achievement of a larger, more important objective
Data entry is a subordinate task in the overall process of market research analysis.
A entrada de dados é uma tarefa subordinada no processo geral de análise de pesquisa de mercado.
In both Brazilian and American corporate environments, the concept of subordinate tasks relates to organizational hierarchy and task management. Brazilian workplaces often emphasize the relationship between task delegation and hierarchical structure, while American contexts tend to focus more on task dependencies and workflow optimization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bite off more than you can chew (taking on too many subordinate tasks)
put the cart before the horse (prioritizing subordinate tasks over main objectives)
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