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top division

[/tɒp dɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: top divisions
primeira divisão
1. The highest level or premier league in a hierarchical sports competition system
The team was promoted to the top division after winning the championship.
O time foi promovido à primeira divisão após vencer o campeonato.
2. The main or principal section of an organization, company, or institution
She works in the top division of the multinational corporation.
Ela trabalha na divisão principal da corporação multinacional.
Synonyms
premier leaguefirst divisiontop tiermain leagueelite division
Antonyms
lower divisionsecond divisionminor leaguesubordinate division

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeira divisão
Standard usage for sports leagues
Brazil
série A
Common term specifically for Brazilian football championship
Portugal
primeira divisão
Standard usage for Portuguese sports leagues
Portugal
Primeira Liga
Official name of top Portuguese football league

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach the top division
compete at the top division
battle for top division status
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