commute time
[kəˈmjuːt taɪm]
nounpl: commute times
tempo de deslocamento
1. The duration of time spent traveling from one's home to workplace or another regular destination
My commute time is about 45 minutes each way.
Meu tempo de deslocamento é de cerca de 45 minutos para cada lado.
2. The period required for a journey between two fixed points on a regular basis
She reduced her commute time by working from home two days a week.
Ela reduziu seu tempo de deslocamento trabalhando de casa dois dias por semana.
3. The total time allocated for traveling to and from work during a workday
Long commute times can affect employee productivity and work-life balance.
Tempos longos de deslocamento podem afetar a produtividade e o equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal.
In the USA and Brazil, commute time is a significant factor in quality of life discussions and housing decisions. Americans often use this term in job negotiations and relocation discussions. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, long commute times are a common workplace topic due to traffic congestion. The concept has gained importance with the rise of remote work post-2020, where reducing commute time became a major employment benefit.
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