undefined roles
[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd roʊlz/]
noun phrase
papéis indefinidos
1. Positions or responsibilities in an organization, relationship, or situation that lack clear boundaries, expectations, or job descriptions
The startup suffered from undefined roles, causing confusion about who was responsible for each task.
A startup sofria com papéis indefinidos, causando confusão sobre quem era responsável por cada tarefa.
2. Ambiguous social or professional positions where duties and authority are not clearly established
In their marriage, undefined roles led to constant arguments about household responsibilities.
Em seu casamento, os papéis indefinidos levaram a constantes discussões sobre responsabilidades domésticas.
The concept of 'undefined roles' is particularly relevant in Brazilian corporate environments where organizational hierarchies may be less rigidly structured than in some international companies. In the USA, this phrase is commonly used in startup culture and discussions about workplace management, while in Portugal it appears more frequently in academic and formal organizational literature.
NYC Slang
messy roles / unclear gig
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