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compulsory routine

[kəmˈpʌlsəri ruːˈtiːn]
nounpl: compulsory routines
rotina obrigatória
1. A mandatory or required set of procedures, exercises, or tasks that must be performed regularly without exception
The compulsory routine for all employees includes a 15-minute safety briefing at the start of each shift.
A rotina obrigatória para todos os funcionários inclui uma briefing de segurança de 15 minutos no início de cada turno.
2. In gymnastics or figure skating, a prescribed sequence of movements that all competitors must perform
Athletes must master the compulsory routine before attempting free skate routines.
Os atletas devem dominar a rotina obrigatória antes de tentar rotinas de patinação livre.
Synonyms
mandatory routinerequired routineobligatory procedurestandard protocol
Antonyms
optional routinevoluntary routineelective procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rotina obrigatória
Most commonly used term across all Brazil
São Paulo
rotina obrigatória
Standard usage in business and sports contexts
Portugal
rotina obrigatória
Same usage as Brazil; sometimes 'sequência obrigatória' in sports

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the routine
break the routine
daily grind
by the book
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