telework

[/ˈtɛl.ə.wɜːrk/]
noun/verbpl: teleworks
teletrabalho
1. work performed from a remote location, typically from home, using electronic communication tools and internet connectivity
During the pandemic, many companies shifted to telework to keep employees safe.
Durante a pandemia, muitas empresas adotaram o teletrabalho para manter os funcionários seguros.
2. to work remotely using technology and communication tools instead of working in an office
She prefers to telework on Fridays to avoid the commute.
Ela prefere fazer teletrabalho nas sextas-feiras para evitar o deslocamento.
The term 'telework' and 'teletrabalho' became significantly more prominent in Brazil after 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Brazilian labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho), 'teletrabalho' is the official legal term. While 'home office' is commonly used colloquially in Brazil, especially in São Paulo's corporate environment, 'teletrabalho' is the preferred term in formal and governmental contexts. In Portugal, 'teletrabalho' is also the official legal term but less commonly used in everyday speech compared to Brazil.
NYC Slang
working from the crib
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remote workwork from homedistance workvirtual work
Antonyms / Antônimos
office workon-site workin-person work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teletrabalho
most common and official term used in labor laws and corporate policies
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho remoto
alternative term increasingly used in tech companies and startups
São Paulo
home office
widely used in business contexts, often used interchangeably with teletrabalho
Portugal
teletrabalhador
Portuguese variant; official term in Portuguese labor legislation

Related Words

work-life balanceflexible work arrangementvideoconferencevirtual meetinghome officecommute

Related Idioms & Phrases

work from home
remote work setup
hybrid work model
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