temporary items
[ˈtɛmpəreri ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: temporary items
itens temporários
1. Objects, goods, or materials that are intended to be used for a limited period of time and are not permanent fixtures
The construction site used temporary items like portable toilets and safety barriers.
O canteiro de obras utilizava itens temporários como banheiros portáteis e barreiras de segurança.
2. In accounting, assets or liabilities that are expected to be resolved or consumed within a short timeframe
The company recorded temporary items such as advance payments and short-term deposits.
A empresa registrou itens temporários como pagamentos antecipados e depósitos de curto prazo.
3. Provisional solutions or arrangements meant to serve until a permanent solution is implemented
We set up temporary items to manage the office overflow until the new building was ready.
Instalamos itens temporários para gerenciar o excesso de escritório até que o novo prédio estivesse pronto.
The term 'temporary items' is widely used in Brazilian business and construction industries, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, where rapid urban development frequently requires provisional solutions. In American English, this phrase is common in corporate accounting, construction management, and project planning contexts. The concept reflects practical approaches to resource management in both cultures, emphasizing flexibility and cost-efficiency.
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