different schedule
[/ˈdɪf.ərənt ˈskɛdʒ.uːl/]
noun phrasepl: different schedules
horário diferente
1. A timetable or plan of activities that varies from another; a schedule that is not the same as a reference schedule
She works on a different schedule than her colleagues, starting at 10 AM instead of 9 AM.
Ela trabalha em um horário diferente do de seus colegas, começando às 10 da manhã em vez das 9.
2. An alternative timing arrangement for classes, work, or events
The student requested a different schedule because of his part-time job.
O aluno solicitou um horário diferente por causa de seu trabalho de meio período.
3. A revised or modified timetable
Due to maintenance, the train will operate on a different schedule next week.
Devido à manutenção, o trem funcionará em um horário diferente na próxima semana.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'different schedule' is commonly used in workplace, educational, and transportation settings. In Brazil, flexibility with schedules (horários flexíveis) has become increasingly important in modern workplaces. In the USA, the phrase is frequently used when discussing shift work, remote work arrangements, or school scheduling conflicts.
NYC Slang
different hours / off-schedule
Related Idioms & Phrases
work different hours
keep a different schedule
operate on a different schedule
set a different schedule
accommodate a different schedule
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