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full flow

[fʊl floʊ]
noun/adjective phrase
em pleno funcionamento / em ritmo acelerado
1. Operating at maximum capacity or speed; at peak activity or intensity
The factory is in full flow, producing cars at record rates.
A fábrica está em pleno funcionamento, produzindo carros em ritmo recorde.
2. In the middle of an activity, fully engaged and progressing well
The conversation was in full flow when we arrived.
A conversa estava em pleno andamento quando chegamos.
3. Menstrual cycle at its heaviest point
She experiences heavy cramping during her full flow.
Ela experimenta cólicas intensas durante seu período menstrual.
Synonyms
in full swingat peak capacityin full operationat full throttle
Antonyms
at a standstillinactivedormantstopped

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em pleno funcionamento / em ritmo acelerado
Common usage for operating at maximum capacity
Portugal
em plena atividade / em ritmo máximo
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
General
em pleno andamento
Used when describing an ongoing activity or conversation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in full swing
in full spate
at full tilt
at full blast
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