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task increase

[/tæsk ɪnˈkriːs/]
nounpl: task increases
aumento de tarefas
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.
NYC Slang
more work on your plate
Synonyms
workload increaseduty expansionresponsibility surgeassignment growthcarga de trabalho adicional
Antonyms
task decreaseworkload reductionduty reductionredução de tarefas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento de tarefas
Most commonly used term across Brazil
São Paulo
aumento de demandas
Common in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
aumento de trabalho
More informal usage
Portugal
aumento de tarefas
Standard term, similar to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite off more than you can chew
have too much on one's plate
overwhelmed with work
swamped with tasks
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