1. An expansion or augmentation in the number, scope, or complexity of duties or assignments assigned to a person or team
The task increase in the new project required hiring additional staff members.
O aumento de tarefas no novo projeto exigiu a contratação de funcionários adicionais.
2. A rise in workload or responsibilities within a job or organization
Employees complained about the sudden task increase without corresponding salary raises.
Os funcionários reclamaram sobre o aumento repentino de tarefas sem aumentos salariais correspondentes.