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operate continuously
[/ˈɒpəreɪt ˈkɒntɪnjuəsli/]
verb phrase
funcionar continuamente
1.
to work or function without stopping or interruption
The factory operates continuously to meet production demands.
A fábrica funciona continuamente para atender à demanda de produção.
2.
to maintain ongoing operation 24/7 or for extended periods
The hospital operates continuously to provide emergency services.
O hospital opera continuamente para fornecer serviços de emergência.
Synonyms
run continuously
function without interruption
work around the clock
operate 24/7
work non-stop
Antonyms
operate intermittently
stop operating
work in shifts
cease operation
pause operation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
funcionar continuamente
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
operar continuamente
more technical/formal usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
funcionar sem parar
colloquial variant meaning 'work without stopping'
Portugal
funcionar continuamente
standard usage, may also use 'funcionar ininterruptamente'
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the wheels turning
24/7 operation
round-the-clock service
non-stop operation
keep running
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