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indoor work

[ˈɪndɔːr wɜːrk]
noun
trabalho de interior
1. Work or labor performed inside a building, shelter, or enclosed space
She prefers indoor work rather than outdoor construction jobs.
Ela prefere trabalho de interior ao invés de empregos na construção ao ar livre.
2. Employment that does not require exposure to external weather conditions
Most office staff engage in indoor work throughout the year.
A maioria do pessoal de escritório realiza trabalho de interior durante todo o ano.
Synonyms
office workinside workdesk workclerical workin-house work
Antonyms
outdoor workfieldworkmanual laborconstruction workexterior work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho de interior
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho interno
Commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
trabalho dentro de portas
Traditional Portuguese phrasing, less common in modern usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

desk jockey (person who does indoor work)
four walls (confined to indoor spaces)
stuck inside (forced to do indoor work)
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