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productive period

[/prəˈdʌktɪv ˈpɪriəd/]
nounpl: productive periods
período produtivo
1. A span of time during which someone or something produces significant results, output, or accomplishments
The artist experienced a highly productive period during the 1990s.
O artista vivenciou um período produtivo muito fecundo durante os anos 1990.
2. In business or economics, a timeframe characterized by high efficiency and favorable output metrics
The company's most productive period was in Q3 when sales exceeded targets.
O período mais produtivo da empresa foi no Q3 quando as vendas superaram as metas.
3. In agriculture or biology, a season or phase when plants, animals, or organisms are actively generating yield or reproduction
The crop's productive period occurs during spring and summer months.
O período produtivo da colheita ocorre durante os meses de primavera e verão.
Synonyms
productive phasepeak periodboom periodfertile periodfruitful time
Antonyms
fallow perioddormant periodunproductive perioddecline phasestagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período produtivo
Standard usage in business and general contexts
São Paulo
fase produtiva
Commonly used in corporate and industrial contexts
Portugal
período produtivo / fase de produtividade
Both forms are acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit your stride
in full swing
golden age
hit a hot streak
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