workspace sharing

[/ˈwɜːrkˌspeɪs ˈʃɛrɪŋ/]
nounpl: workspace sharings
compartilhamento de espaço de trabalho
1. The practice of multiple individuals or organizations using the same physical or digital workspace, often on a temporary or part-time basis
Workspace sharing has become increasingly popular among freelancers and startups looking to reduce overhead costs.
O compartilhamento de espaço de trabalho tornou-se cada vez mais popular entre freelancers e startups que buscam reduzir custos operacionais.
2. An arrangement where employees or teams work in a shared office environment rather than having individual dedicated desks
The company implemented workspace sharing to encourage collaboration between departments.
A empresa implementou o compartilhamento de espaço de trabalho para incentivar a colaboração entre departamentos.
3. The digital practice of allowing multiple users simultaneous or sequential access to the same virtual workspace or software environment
Workspace sharing in cloud-based tools enables real-time collaboration across distributed teams.
O compartilhamento de espaço de trabalho em ferramentas baseadas em nuvem permite colaboração em tempo real entre equipes distribuídas.
In Brazil, workspace sharing has grown significantly with the rise of startups and the gig economy, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo. It reflects both cost-consciousness and a cultural shift toward more flexible, collaborative work arrangements. In corporate environments, it's often associated with modern management practices and environmental sustainability. In the USA, the term is heavily tied to the coworking movement and is seen as emblematic of the freelance economy and flexible work culture of the 21st century.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hot-deskingcoworkingshared workspacecollaborative spaceopen office arrangement
Antonyms / Antônimos
dedicated workspaceprivate officeindividual workspaceexclusive workspace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compartilhamento de espaço de trabalho
Standard term used in corporate and startup contexts
São Paulo
espaço compartilhado de trabalho
More commonly used in the tech and startup hub
Rio de Janeiro
compartilhamento de workspace
Often uses the English term alongside Portuguese translation in business settings
Portugal
partilha de espaço de trabalho
Uses 'partilha' instead of 'compartilhamento' following European Portuguese conventions

Related Words

coworking spacehot deskopen officecollaborative environmentflexible workspacedesk sharingagile workspace

Related Idioms & Phrases

share desk space
hot-desk arrangement
collaborative workspace setup
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