intermittent positioning
[/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt pəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/]
nounpl: intermittent positionings
posicionamento intermitente
1. The practice of periodically changing the position or location of something or someone at intervals, rather than keeping it in a fixed position
Intermittent positioning of patients in hospital beds helps prevent pressure ulcers.
O posicionamento intermitente de pacientes em camas hospitalares ajuda a prevenir úlceras de pressão.
2. In technical or manufacturing contexts, the cyclic movement or adjustment of equipment or materials to different positions during a process
The machine uses intermittent positioning to align components on the assembly line.
A máquina usa posicionamento intermitente para alinhar componentes na linha de montagem.
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