fragmented schedule

[FRAG-men-tid SKED-jool]
noun phrasepl: fragmented schedules
horário fragmentado
1. a work or daily timetable that is broken into many small, non-consecutive time blocks rather than continuous periods
Her fragmented schedule made it difficult to focus on complex projects.
Seu horário fragmentado dificultava a concentração em projetos complexos.
2. a schedule with frequent interruptions, gaps, or discontinuous periods of availability
Teachers often deal with a fragmented schedule throughout the school day.
Professores frequentemente lidam com um horário fragmentado durante o dia escolar.
In Brazil, fragmented schedules are increasingly common due to flexible work arrangements, gig economy jobs, and informal sector employment. In the USA, this term is frequently discussed in educational and corporate contexts regarding productivity and mental health concerns. Both cultures recognize that fragmented schedules can negatively impact focus, well-being, and work efficiency.
NYC Slang
crazy schedule / all over the place schedule
Synonyms / Sinônimos
broken scheduleinterrupted scheduledisjointed schedulescattered schedulechoppy schedule
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous scheduleuninterrupted scheduleconsolidated scheduleblock schedulecoherent schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
horário fragmentado
most common translation across Brazil
São Paulo
agenda fragmentada
alternative term used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
horário quebrado
colloquial variation meaning 'broken schedule'
Portugal
horário fragmentado
same as Brazilian usage; also 'horário particionado' in formal contexts

Related Words

time managementwork-life balanceproductivitymultitaskingcontext switching

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the map
all over the place
all over town
piece-meal arrangement
hit and miss schedule
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