synchronous work

[/ˈsɪŋkrənəs wɜːrk/]
nounpl: synchronous works
trabalho síncrono
1. Work or activities performed in real-time where all participants are present and communicating simultaneously
The team engaged in synchronous work during the video conference to complete the project deadline.
A equipe realizou trabalho síncrono durante a videoconferência para cumprir o prazo do projeto.
2. Collaborative efforts where timing and coordination between participants are essential and occur at the same moment
Synchronous work requires all team members to be online at the same time.
O trabalho síncrono exige que todos os membros da equipe estejam online ao mesmo tempo.
3. Educational or professional activities conducted live without time delays
The online class uses synchronous work to ensure immediate feedback from instructors.
A aula online utiliza trabalho síncrono para garantir feedback imediato dos instrutores.
The term 'synchronous work' has become increasingly prevalent in Brazil and Portugal since the expansion of remote work and online education. In Brazilian corporate culture, synchronous work is often valued for maintaining team cohesion and immediate communication, while asynchronous alternatives are gaining traction for flexibility. In Portugal, both synchronous and asynchronous models are used depending on organizational needs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
real-time worklive collaborationsimultaneous workconcurrent work
Antonyms / Antônimos
asynchronous workdelayed workindependent work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trabalho síncrono
Standard usage in educational and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho síncrono / trabalho em tempo real
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
trabalho síncrono
Commonly used in tech and corporate sectors
Portugal
trabalho síncrono / trabalho simultâneo
Both terms are acceptable; 'trabalho em direto' may also be used

Related Words

collaborationremote workreal-time communicationvideoconferenceteamworkcoordination

Related Idioms & Phrases

be on the same page
in sync
real-time collaboration
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