unscheduled task

[/ʌnˈʃɛdʒuːld tæsk/]
nounpl: unscheduled tasks
tarefa não agendada
1. A work activity or assignment that was not planned or included in a predetermined schedule
The server crash created several unscheduled tasks for the IT department.
A queda do servidor criou várias tarefas não agendadas para o departamento de TI.
2. An unexpected duty or responsibility that must be completed outside of regular planned activities
Emergency maintenance is an unscheduled task that disrupts our daily workflow.
A manutenção de emergência é uma tarefa não agendada que interrompe nosso fluxo de trabalho diário.
In corporate environments across both Brazil and the USA, unscheduled tasks are often viewed as disruptive to productivity metrics and project timelines. Brazilian workplaces tend to address them with flexibility, while American companies often prioritize documenting them for accountability. The term reflects modern project management culture where planning and schedules are highly valued.
NYC Slang
rush job / curve ball
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unexpected taskunplanned taskemergency taskad hoc taskimpromptu task
Antonyms / Antônimos
scheduled taskplanned taskroutine taskrecurring task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa não agendada
Standard formal business Portuguese used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa improviso
More colloquial variant, emphasizing the spontaneous nature
São Paulo
tarefa emergencial
Common in corporate/business environments, stressing urgency
Portugal
tarefa não programada
Portuguese variant preferring 'programada' over 'agendada'

Related Words

prioritydeadlineworkflowproject managementcontingency

Related Idioms & Phrases

thrown a curveball
came out of left field
caught off guard
dropped in our lap
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