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demanding schedule

[dɪˈmændɪŋ ˈskɛdʒuːl]
noun phrasepl: demanding schedules
cronograma exigente
1. A timetable or plan of activities that requires significant time, effort, and commitment, leaving little free time
Her demanding schedule as a surgeon leaves her with little time for family.
Seu cronograma exigente como cirurgiã deixa pouco tempo para a família.
2. A busy itinerary that is difficult to manage or fulfill
The president's demanding schedule includes meetings across multiple continents.
O cronograma exigente do presidente inclui reuniões em vários continentes.
NYC Slang
crazy schedule; packed schedule
Synonyms
tight schedulebusy schedulehectic schedulepacked schedulegrueling schedule
Antonyms
flexible schedulerelaxed schedulelight scheduleeasy schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cronograma exigente; agenda exigente
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
agenda puxada; schedule pesado
More informal, business-oriented usage
Rio de Janeiro
cronograma exigente
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian
Portugal
calendário exigente; horário exigente
Slightly more formal than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

run ragged (by a demanding schedule)
back-to-back meetings
burning the candle at both ends
non-stop schedule
estar com a agenda cheia
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