repetitive cycle
[/rɪˈpɛtətɪv ˈsaɪkəl/]
nounpl: repetitive cycles
ciclo repetitivo
1. a sequence of events or actions that occurs repeatedly in the same order or pattern
The machine operates in a repetitive cycle of heating and cooling.
A máquina funciona em um ciclo repetitivo de aquecimento e resfriamento.
2. a pattern of behavior or circumstances that recurs without significant variation
She felt trapped in a repetitive cycle of work and sleep.
Ela se sentia presa em um ciclo repetitivo de trabalho e sono.
3. in psychology or sociology, a recurring pattern of problems or situations that repeat themselves
The family therapy aimed to break the repetitive cycle of conflict.
A terapia familiar tinha como objetivo quebrar o ciclo repetitivo de conflito.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ciclo repetitivo' is commonly used in professional, medical, and psychological contexts to describe patterns that need to be broken or changed. In American English, 'repetitive cycle' is often used metaphorically in discussions about burnout, addiction recovery, and personal development, reflecting cultural concerns about work-life balance and self-improvement.
NYC Slang
the grind, the hamster wheel, the same old same old
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