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extended waiting period

[ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈweɪtɪŋ ˈpɪriəd]
nounpl: extended waiting periods
período de espera prolongado
1. A lengthened or extended duration of time during which someone must wait before something can occur, be processed, or be approved
The extended waiting period for visa approval frustrated many applicants.
O período de espera prolongado para aprovação do visto frustrou muitos candidatos.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, a mandatory delay before a right can be exercised or a transaction can be completed
There is an extended waiting period before firearms can be purchased in some jurisdictions.
Há um período de espera prolongado antes que armas de fogo possam ser adquiridas em algumas jurisdições.
3. A specified time frame during which certain conditions or eligibility requirements must be met before proceeding
The insurance policy has an extended waiting period before coverage becomes active.
A apólice de seguro tem um período de espera prolongado antes que a cobertura se torne ativa.
Synonyms
prolonged waiting periodextended grace periodlengthy waiting timeextended delayextended hold period
Antonyms
immediate processingshortened waiting periodexpedited approvalinstant gratification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período de espera prolongado
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
período de espera estendido
Alternative phrasing common in formal business contexts
Portugal
período de espera alargado
Uses 'alargado' instead of 'prolongado' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have to wait it out
the waiting game
hurry up and wait
patience is a virtue
a long wait ahead
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