intermittent actions
[/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt ˈækʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: intermittent actions
ações intermitentes
1. Actions or activities that occur periodically with interruptions; not continuous or constant
The patient's intermittent actions during the seizure were carefully documented by the medical team.
As ações intermitentes do paciente durante a convulsão foram cuidadosamente documentadas pela equipe médica.
2. Sporadic or irregular occurrences of behavior or movement separated by periods of inactivity
The machine's intermittent actions suggested a mechanical problem that needed immediate attention.
As ações intermitentes da máquina sugeriram um problema mecânico que precisava de atenção imediata.
3. Repeated but non-continuous performance of tasks or movements
Her intermittent actions in the workshop showed dedication despite her busy schedule.
Suas ações intermitentes na oficina mostraram dedicação apesar de sua agenda ocupada.
This term is commonly used in medical, technical, and mechanical contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in technical documentation and medical reports. The phrase reflects a technical or formal register and is not typically used in casual conversation.
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