dedicated time
[/ˈdɛdɪkeɪtɪd taɪm/]
noun phrasepl: dedicated times
tempo dedicado
1. A specific period set aside exclusively for a particular activity or purpose, free from distractions or competing demands
We need to schedule dedicated time for team meetings every Monday morning.
Precisamos agendar tempo dedicado para reuniões de equipe todas as segundas-feiras de manhã.
2. Time allocated and protected for an important task without interruptions
Parents should set aside dedicated time to help their children with homework.
Os pais devem reservar tempo dedicado para ajudar seus filhos com a lição de casa.
3. A commitment to focus on something specific during a predetermined interval
Athletes spend dedicated time training for their competitions.
Atletas gastam tempo dedicado treinando para suas competições.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'tempo dedicado' is increasingly important in productivity discussions and work-life balance conversations. Americans and Brazilians alike have adopted this concept as a response to constant digital interruptions. The phrase is commonly used in project management, education, and personal development contexts across both cultures.
NYC Slang
blocked time (common in New York corporate culture)
Related Idioms & Phrases
quality time (quando dedicado a pessoas)
prime time (when referring to best hours)
make time for someone/something
carve out time
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