meal provision

[/miːl prəˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: meal provisions
fornecimento de refeições
1. The supply or provision of meals to people, typically in institutional, commercial, or service contexts
The school's meal provision ensures that all students receive nutritious lunch daily.
O fornecimento de refeições da escola garante que todos os alunos recebam almoço nutritivo diariamente.
2. Food service arrangements made available to employees, students, patients, or other groups
The company improved its meal provision by partnering with a local catering service.
A empresa melhorou seu fornecimento de refeições ao se associar com um serviço de catering local.
3. The infrastructure, resources, or system responsible for delivering meals in an organized setting
Meal provision at the hospital includes special dietary options for patients with specific health conditions.
O fornecimento de refeições no hospital inclui opções dietéticas especiais para pacientes com condições de saúde específicas.
In Brazil, meal provision is a significant aspect of institutional life, particularly in schools where 'merenda escolar' (school snacks/meals) is a government-supported program. In the USA, meal provision programs like school lunches and workplace cafeterias are important employee benefits and educational resources.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
meal servicefood provisioncateringmeal supplyfood service
Antonyms / Antônimos
meal deprivationfood shortage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fornecimento de refeições
Standard term used across Brazil in institutional and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
serviço de refeições
Commonly used variant emphasizing service aspect
São Paulo
fornecimento de refeições / serviço de alimentação
Both terms widely used in corporate and business contexts
Portugal
fornecimento de refeições / serviço de alimentação
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; more formal in institutional settings

Related Words

cateringfood servicenutritiondietary requirementsinstitutional feedingmeal planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

meal provision for all
adequate meal provision
meal provision services
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