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narrow timeframe
[ˈnæroʊ ˈtaɪmfreɪm]
noun phrase
pl: narrow timeframes
prazo apertado
1.
A short or limited period of time in which something must be completed or accomplished
We have a narrow timeframe to submit the proposal before the deadline.
Temos um prazo apertado para enviar a proposta antes do prazo final.
2.
A restricted window of opportunity with minimal time available
The project must be finished within a narrow timeframe of two weeks.
O projeto deve ser concluído em um prazo apertado de duas semanas.
NYC Slang
tight deadline
Synonyms
tight deadline
short timeframe
limited time
compressed schedule
brief window
Antonyms
ample timeframe
generous deadline
extended timeline
loose schedule
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prazo apertado
Most commonly used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prazo curto
Alternative regional variation
São Paulo
prazo apertado
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
prazo apertado
Same usage as in Brazil
Related Idioms & Phrases
against the clock
under time pressure
race against time
beat the clock
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