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dead period

[/ded ˈpɪriəd/]
nounpl: dead periods
período morto
1. A time interval during which no activity, progress, or communication occurs; a dormant or inactive phase
There was a dead period in the negotiations lasting three weeks.
Houve um período morto nas negociações que durou três semanas.
2. In sports recruiting, a designated time when coaches cannot contact or meet with prospective athletes
During the dead period, college recruiters are prohibited from visiting high school campuses.
Durante o período morto, os recrutadores de universidades são proibidos de visitar os campi das escolas secundárias.
3. A span of time when business activity is slow or minimal
Summer is typically a dead period for retail stores.
O verão é tipicamente um período morto para lojas de varejo.
Synonyms
downtimelullslack periodinactivitydormant period
Antonyms
peak periodbusy seasonactive periodboom period

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período morto
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
período morto
Common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
período inativo
Alternative term also used; período morto is also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead period in negotiations
recruiting dead period
business dead period
a dead period sets in
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