task focus

[tæsk ˈfoʊkəs]
nounpl: task focuses / task foci
foco na tarefa
1. the concentration of attention and effort on completing a specific job or objective
Maintaining task focus during the meeting helped us finish the project on time.
Manter o foco na tarefa durante a reunião nos ajudou a terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. the ability to direct cognitive resources toward a particular activity without distraction
Good task focus is essential for productivity in remote work environments.
Um bom foco na tarefa é essencial para a produtividade em ambientes de trabalho remoto.
3. in psychology and neuroscience, the mental state of concentrating on one task rather than multitasking
Research shows that task focus improves both accuracy and efficiency.
Pesquisas mostram que o foco na tarefa melhora tanto a precisão quanto a eficiência.
In American workplace culture, 'task focus' is heavily emphasized in productivity discussions and corporate training. In Brazilian culture, there's increasing adoption of this term in modern business settings, though traditional approaches may emphasize 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) alongside task completion. The concept gained prominence during the remote work boom of 2020-2021 in both countries.
NYC Slang
staying locked in on the grind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
concentrationattentionfocustask concentrationmental focuswork focus
Antonyms / Antônimos
distractionunfocusmultitaskinglack of concentrationmind wandering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foco na tarefa
standard usage in business and educational contexts
Brazil (São Paulo)
concentração na tarefa
alternative, slightly more formal usage
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
foco no trabalho
more colloquial variant focusing on work rather than task
Portugal
foco na tarefa / concentração na tarefa
both terms used equally; European Portuguese tends toward more formal variants

Related Words

concentrationproductivityattention spandeep workmindfulnessobjective

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your eye on the ball
stay focused
put your head down and work
zero in on something
manter o foco
não perder de vista
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