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intermittent help

[/ˌɪn.tərˈmɪ.tənt hɛlp/]
nounpl: intermittent help (uncountable)
ajuda intermitente
1. assistance or support that is provided sporadically, not continuously or regularly
The company offered intermittent help to employees during the crisis.
A empresa ofereceu ajuda intermitente aos funcionários durante a crise.
2. periodic or occasional aid that occurs at irregular intervals
She relied on intermittent help from family members to manage childcare.
Ela contava com ajuda intermitente de membros da família para cuidar das crianças.
Synonyms
sporadic helpoccasional assistanceperiodic supporton-and-off helpirregular aid
Antonyms
continuous helpconstant supportregular assistanceconstant aidongoing help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda intermitente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda de vez em quando
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
ajuda esporádica
alternative formal term
Portugal
ajuda intermitente
standard usage, same as Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

help on and off
stop-and-start assistance
here and there help
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