ordered break

[ˈɔrdərd breɪk]
nounpl: ordered breaks
pausa ordenada
1. A scheduled interruption or pause in a sequence of activities, work, or proceedings that follows a specific plan or instruction
The court ordered a break in the trial proceedings.
O tribunal ordenou uma pausa nos procedimentos do julgamento.
2. In sports or competitive contexts, a mandated stoppage in play as per rules or referee decision
The referee called for an ordered break after the injury timeout.
O árbitro pediu uma pausa ordenada após o tempo limite de lesão.
3. A deliberate cessation of continuous operation following established protocol
Safety regulations require an ordered break every two hours of continuous operation.
Os regulamentos de segurança exigem uma pausa ordenada a cada duas horas de operação contínua.
The term 'ordered break' is primarily used in formal, legal, and institutional settings in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian workplaces, labor laws mandate specific break periods, making this concept particularly relevant in labor discussions. In American sports and legal contexts, it refers to official stoppages dictated by rules or authority figures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scheduled breakmandated pauserequired interruptionauthorized stoppage
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous operationuninterrupted worknon-stop activity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pausa ordenada
Standard usage across Brazil for formal or official contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pausa determinada
Alternative phrasing commonly used in legal and official proceedings
São Paulo
intervalo obrigatório
Preferred in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
pausa ordnada / intervalo ordenado
Similar usage to Brazil; both terms are acceptable in formal contexts

Related Words

breakpauseinterruptionrecesstimeoutintermission

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a break
call for a break
enforce a break
ordered recess
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