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independent schedule

[ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈskɛdʒuːl]
nounpl: independent schedules
cronograma independente
1. A timetable or plan of activities that is self-directed and not dependent on external constraints or other parties' schedules
She maintains an independent schedule that allows her to work from home whenever she prefers.
Ela mantém um cronograma independente que lhe permite trabalhar de casa sempre que preferir.
2. In project management or film production, a schedule that operates separately from other concurrent schedules without dependencies
The marketing team operates on an independent schedule from the development team.
A equipe de marketing opera em um cronograma independente da equipe de desenvolvimento.
Synonyms
flexible scheduleself-directed scheduleautonomous timetableindependent timetable
Antonyms
dependent schedulefixed schedulecoordinated schedulesynchronized schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cronograma independente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
horário independente
Preferred in European Portuguese contexts
General Brazilian
agenda flexível
Alternative in less formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

march to the beat of your own drum
set your own pace
call the shots
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