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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.
Synonyms
periodic positioningcyclic positioningalternating positioningrepositioning
Antonyms
fixed positioningstatic positioningcontinuous positioningpermanent positioning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posicionamento intermitente
Standard usage in medical and technical contexts
Portugal
posicionamento intermitente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; may also use 'reposicionamento periódico'

Related Idioms & Phrases

change positions
rotate positions
alternate positions
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