non-stop meeting

[/nɑn stɑp ˈmiːtɪŋ/]
nounpl: non-stop meetings
reunião contínua
1. A meeting that continues without breaks or interruptions from start to finish
We had a non-stop meeting for eight hours to finalize the project proposal.
Tivemos uma reunião contínua por oito horas para finalizar a proposta do projeto.
2. A series of consecutive meetings scheduled back-to-back with little or no time between them
Monday was brutal with non-stop meetings from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Segunda-feira foi brutal com reuniões contínuas das 9 da manhã às 5 da tarde.
The term 'non-stop meeting' reflects modern corporate culture frustrations in both the USA and Brazil, particularly in tech and finance sectors. In Brazil, this represents a growing concern about work-life balance and has become part of corporate vernacular. The phrase often carries a negative connotation, expressing exhaustion and reduced productivity despite continuous work engagement.
NYC Slang
back-to-back grind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
marathon meetingback-to-back meetingcontinuous meetinguninterrupted meeting
Antonyms / Antônimos
brief meetingshort meetinginterrupted meetingscattered meetings

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reunião contínua / reunião ininterrupta
Standard usage in corporate environment
São Paulo
reunião sem pausa / meeting direto
Corporate terminology, often uses English term directly
Rio de Janeiro
reunião de uma tacada / reunião corrida
More colloquial usage
Portugal
reunião contínua / reunião sem interrupções
Formal business Portuguese

Related Words

videoconferenceconference callbrainstorming sessionwork scheduleburnoutproductivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

meeting hell
calendar blocked
stuck in meetings
meeting overload
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