continuous work

[kənˈtɪnjuəs wɜrk]
noun
trabalho contínuo
1. work that is performed without interruption or break; labor that continues uninterruptedly over a period of time
The factory operates on continuous work, running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A fábrica opera com trabalho contínuo, funcionando 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana.
2. in employment law, work that is not interrupted by significant breaks or shifts
Employees on continuous work schedules are entitled to specific break regulations.
Funcionários em regime de trabalho contínuo têm direito a regulamentações específicas de pausas.
3. sustained effort or activity without cessation
Her continuous work on the project finally resulted in success.
Seu trabalho contínuo no projeto finalmente resultou em sucesso.
In Brazil, continuous work regulations are governed by labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho), with specific protections for workers in industrial and service sectors. The concept is important in manufacturing and healthcare industries. In the USA, continuous work operations are common in utilities, healthcare, and manufacturing, with FLSA overtime regulations applying. The term reflects modern industrial and service economy demands.
NYC Slang
round-the-clock grind; 24/7 hustle
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uninterrupted worknonstop worksustained workongoing workincessant labor
Antonyms / Antônimos
intermittent workperiodic worksporadic workinterrupted workdiscontinuous work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho contínuo
standard usage in labor and employment contexts
São Paulo
trabalho contínuo; jornada contínua
commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho contínuo
standard usage, sometimes 'trabalho sem parar'
Portugal
trabalho contínuo; trabalho ininterrupto
both terms used; 'ininterrupto' more formal in legal contexts

Related Words

shift workovertimelaborproductivityworkloademployment

Related Idioms & Phrases

to work around the clock
to keep one's nose to the grindstone
to put in the hours
to work without letup
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