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continuous flow

[kənˈtɪnjuəs floʊ]
noun
fluxo contínuo
1. An uninterrupted movement or supply of something in a steady, unbroken manner
The factory maintains a continuous flow of products on the assembly line.
A fábrica mantém um fluxo contínuo de produtos na linha de montagem.
2. In manufacturing and lean processes, a production method where items move through each stage without interruption or accumulation
Continuous flow manufacturing reduces waste and improves efficiency.
A fabricação em fluxo contínuo reduz desperdícios e melhora a eficiência.
3. The smooth, uninterrupted movement of a fluid or stream
The continuous flow of water from the fountain creates a soothing sound.
O fluxo contínuo de água da fonte cria um som tranquilizador.
Synonyms
steady flowuninterrupted flowconstant streamcontinuous stream
Antonyms
intermittent flowdiscontinuous flowinterrupted flowsporadic flow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fluxo contínuo
Standard term used in manufacturing and industrial contexts
São Paulo
fluxo contínuo
Common in industrial and business environments
Portugal
fluxo contínuo
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the flow going
in the flow
go with the flow
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