procrastination tactic
[/ˌprɑːkræstɪˈneɪʃən ˈtæktɪk/]
nounpl: procrastination tactics
tática de procrastinação
1. A deliberate or habitual strategy or method used to delay, postpone, or avoid completing a task or responsibility
Checking social media is a common procrastination tactic that prevents people from starting their work.
Verificar redes sociais é uma tática de procrastinação comum que impede as pessoas de começar seu trabalho.
2. A specific behavior or action employed to defer taking action on something that needs to be done
Reorganizing your desk is just another procrastination tactic to avoid writing the report.
Reorganizar sua mesa é apenas outra tática de procrastinação para evitar escrever o relatório.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, procrastination is widely recognized as a common productivity challenge, especially in academic and professional environments. The term has become increasingly relevant in discussions about work-life balance, digital distraction, and mental health. In Brazil, 'enrolação' (stalling) is a cultural colloquialism that reflects the sometimes laid-back approach to deadlines in certain contexts, though procrastination is still generally viewed negatively in formal settings.
NYC Slang
procrastination move; drag tactic
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