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busy time

[ˈbɪzi taɪm]
nounpl: busy times
época de movimento / período ocupado
1. A period characterized by a lot of work or activity; a hectic or demanding period
December is a busy time for retail workers.
Dezembro é uma época de movimento para os funcionários do varejo.
2. A time when someone is occupied with many tasks or commitments
This is a busy time for me with the project deadline approaching.
Este é um período ocupado para mim com o prazo do projeto se aproximando.
NYC Slang
rush / crunch time
Synonyms
hectic periodpeak seasoncrunch timerush perioddemanding time
Antonyms
quiet timeoff-seasonslow perioddowntimeidle time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
época de movimento / período movimentado
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
época corrida / tempo cheio
Colloquial usage emphasizing intensity
São Paulo
período de pico / época de trabalho intenso
More formal, business-oriented usage
Portugal
período movimentado / época de pico
Similar to Brazilian usage with slight preference for 'período'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the thick of it
up to one's ears in work
swamped with work
hit the ground running
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