workable idea

[ˈwɜːrkəbəl aɪˈdɪə]
noun phrasepl: workable ideas
ideia viável
1. A practical idea or plan that is capable of being implemented or executed successfully; a feasible concept that can actually work in practice
The team discussed several proposals, but only one seemed like a workable idea for the budget.
O time discutiu várias propostas, mas apenas uma parecia uma ideia viável para o orçamento.
2. A suggestion or proposal that is realistic and can be put into action without significant obstacles
After months of brainstorming, we finally came up with a workable idea to solve the problem.
Depois de meses de brainstorming, finalmente chegamos a uma ideia viável para resolver o problema.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, finding a 'workable idea' is highly valued. In Brazil, the concept of 'viabilidade' (viability) is central to project development, reflecting pragmatic business culture. In the USA, particularly in startup culture, a workable idea is often distinguished from merely theoretical concepts, emphasizing action and results.
NYC Slang
solid idea, real idea, something that actually works
Synonyms / Sinônimos
practical ideafeasible ideaviable ideadoable ideaimplementable idearealistic idea
Antonyms / Antônimos
impractical ideaunfeasible ideaimpossible ideaunrealistic ideaunworkable idea

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ideia viável
Most common and standard translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ideia que funciona
More colloquial variant, literally 'idea that works'
São Paulo
ideia praticável
Business-oriented variant, common in corporate environments
Portugal
ideia exequível
Portuguese variant, preferred in formal contexts

Related Words

solutionproposalconceptplanschemestrategy

Related Idioms & Phrases

a diamond in the rough
a gem of an idea
onto something
has legs (meaning it can work)
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