broken work
[/ˈbroʊkən wɜrk/]
nounpl: broken works
trabalho fragmentado; trabalho interrompido; obra inacabada
1. Work that is incomplete, interrupted, or performed in disconnected segments rather than as a continuous process
The project suffered from broken work due to frequent staff absences.
O projeto sofreu com trabalho fragmentado devido às ausências frequentes de funcionários.
2. In craftsmanship and decorative arts, a technique involving deliberate fragmentation or discontinuous patterns
The artist created a broken work aesthetic using scattered brushstrokes.
O artista criou uma estética de obra fragmentada usando pinceladas espalhadas.
3. Employment characterized by irregular hours, temporary contracts, or discontinuous engagement
Many gig economy workers experience broken work arrangements.
Muitos trabalhadores da economia de bicos experienciam arranjos de trabalho fragmentado.
In Brazil, 'trabalho fragmentado' or 'bico' reflects the reality of informal labor markets and the gig economy that characterizes much of the workforce. In the USA and NYC, similar conditions are referred to as 'gig work' or 'hustle,' reflecting broader economic precarity in contemporary labor markets.
NYC Slang
gig work; hustle; side gigs
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