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B2 · Work & business
B2 · Trabalho e negócios
estabelecer
to start or create an organization, a system, etc. that is meant to last for a long time
The merger of the two companies established a powerful new corporation
A fusão das duas empresas estabeleceu uma nova e poderosa corporação
Through her many books and interviews, Dr. Wan established herself as an authority on conflict resolution
Sinônimoscreateformfoundinstitutestartbuildset upproveAntônimosabolishdestroyeliminateabolishdemolishdisproveundermineneglectiniciativa, plano
a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose
The government launched a new initiative to reduce unemployment among young people.
O governo lançou uma nova iniciativa para reduzir o desemprego entre os jovens.
SinônimosdriveenterpriseambitionresourcefulnessproactivityleadershipmotivationAntônimosapathyindifferencepassivityinactionlethargysalário
a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services
Hourly wages have increased by 20 percent over the last two years
Os salários por hora aumentaram 20% nos últimos dois anos.
The intern spends more than half of her wages on rent
SinônimossalarypayearningsremunerationcompensationAntônimoslossdebtfinepenaltypauta
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
A pauta foi enviada há três semanas para que todos pudessem se preparar para a reunião.
SinônimosprogramscheduleplanlistoutlinedocketAntônimosimprovisationunplannedspur-of-the-momentmissão
an important official job that a person or group of people is given to do, especially when they are sent to another country
The nurse explained that the mission of everyone in the unit was to make sure the patients got well as soon as possible
A enfermeira explicou que a missão de todos na unidade era garantir que os pacientes melhorassem o mais rápido possível.
The hospital chaplain took as his mission to visit every patient admitted each day
SinônimospurposeaimgoalobjectivetaskassignmentcallingvocationAntônimosaimlessnessfrivolityidlenessinactivitypassivityprocedimento, trâmite
a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way
Patients must follow the hospital's admission procedure before they can see a doctor.
Os pacientes devem seguir o procedimento de admissão do hospital antes de consultar um médico.
Sinônimosprocessoperationmethodcourse of actionprotocolroutinepracticetreatmentAntônimosinactionnegligencedisorganizationchaossetor
a part of an area of activity, especially of a country’s economy
In the financial sector, banks and insurance companies have both lost a lot of money.
No setor financeiro, tanto os bancos quanto as seguradoras perderam muito dinheiro.
service-sector jobs (= in hotels, restaurants, etc.)
SinônimosareafielddomainindustrysegmentdivisionbranchAntônimoswholeposto, patente, cargo
the position, especially a high position, that somebody has in a particular organization, society, etc.
He was promoted to the rank of senior manager last year.
Ele foi promovido ao cargo de gerente sênior no ano passado.
SinônimospositionstandinggradestatuslevelratingAntônimosinferioritybottomunimportancedegradegreve
to hit somebody/something hard or with force
The train drivers have voted to take strike action.
Os maquinistas votaram a favor de entrar em greve.
The train drivers have voted to take strike action.
Sinônimoswork stoppagewalkoutboycottprotestindustrial actionAntônimosworkemploymentagreementsettlementtrabalho
work, especially physical work
The workers voted to withdraw their labour(= to stop work as a means of protest).
Os trabalhadores votaram para retirar o seu trabalho (= parar de trabalhar como forma de protesto).
The company wants to keep down labour costs.
SinônimosworktoilexertioneffortindustryemploymentworkforceAntônimosleisureidlenessrestinactivityunemploymentpresidente
the person in charge of a meeting, committee or organization, or the head of a company's board
Delegates postponed a decision about the exact terms of office of the group's chairman and head of the secretariat.
Os delegados adiaram uma decisão sobre os termos exatos do mandato do presidente do grupo e chefe da secretaria.
The hall was filled to capacity(= was completely full).
Sinônimosleaderheadpresiding officerspeakermoderatorAntônimosmemberfollowersubordinatemédico especialista, especialista
a doctor with advanced training in one particular branch of medicine
If the pain continues, you will be referred to a specialist.
Se a dor continuar, você será encaminhado a um especialista.
A heart specialist reviewed his echocardiogram results yesterday afternoon.
SinônimosexpertprofessionalauthoritymasteradeptvirtuosoAntônimosamateurgeneralistnovicebeginnerlaymanjúnior, subalterno
having a low rank in an organization or a profession
She works as a junior doctor at the city hospital.
Ela trabalha como médica residente no hospital da cidade.
Sinônimoslower-levelyoungerinferiorsubordinateinexperiencedtraineeAntônimossenioreldersuperiorexperiencedveteranagência
a business or an organization that provides a particular service especially when representing other businesses or organizations
international aid agencies caring for refugees
agências internacionais de ajuda que cuidam de refugiados
You can book at your local travel agency.
SinônimosorganizationinstitutionofficebureauauthorityestablishmentfirmcompanyAntônimosindividualpersondisorganizationinefficiencycomissão
a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
O conselho local acaba de criar uma comissão para estudar a reciclagem.
a committee meeting
Sinônimosboardcouncilpanelgroupcommissiontask forceAntônimosindividuallone wolffundar, criar
to start something, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money
His grandfather founded the company in 1920 with very little money.
O avô dele fundou a empresa em 1920 com muito pouco dinheiro.
SinônimosdiscoveredlocateddetectedencounteredAntônimoslostmisplacedmissedadministração
the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution
The hospital administration is responsible for the hospital's daily operations.
A administração do hospital é responsável pelas operações diárias do hospital.
SinônimosmanagementgovernancedirectionleadershipAntônimosneglectdisorganizationchaos
