individual break
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl breɪk/]
nounpl: individual breaks
pausa individual
1. A rest period taken by a single person, separate from group breaks or scheduled work interruptions
The worker took an individual break to stretch and refresh before continuing with the project.
O trabalhador fez uma pausa individual para se alongar e se refrescar antes de continuar com o projeto.
2. In sports (particularly snooker/billiards), the opening shot taken by one player to begin a game
He won the coin toss and took the individual break to start the match.
Ele venceu o sorteio e fez a pausa individual para começar a partida.
3. A personal or private interruption from work or routine activities
She needed an individual break away from the team to gather her thoughts.
Ela precisava de uma pausa individual longe do time para organizar seus pensamentos.
The term 'individual break' is commonly used in workplace contexts in Brazil to refer to personal rest periods guaranteed by labor laws. In sports, particularly in snooker and pool, it's a standard term for the opening shot. The concept reflects both labor rights culture and competitive sports terminology.
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