alternating order
[/ɔːlˈtɜːneɪtɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: alternating orders
ordem alternada
1. A sequence or arrangement in which items, elements, or events occur in turns or in a regular back-and-forth pattern
The students took turns presenting in alternating order.
Os alunos apresentaram em ordem alternada.
2. In mathematics and logic, a pattern where elements switch between two or more states or positions systematically
The lights blinked in alternating order, first red then blue.
As luzes piscavam em ordem alternada, primeiro vermelha depois azul.
3. In business or scheduling, a rotation system where responsibility or position changes between parties or groups
The conference speakers appeared in alternating order throughout the day.
Os palestrantes apareceram em ordem alternada durante todo o dia.
The phrase 'alternating order' is commonly used in educational, business, and scheduling contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It reflects systematic organization and fairness in rotation, particularly valued in democratic or egalitarian settings where equal opportunity is important.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take turns in alternating order
arrange in alternating order
proceed in alternating order
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