required interruption

[/rɪˈkwaɪərd ˌɪn.təˈrʌp.ʃən/]
noun phrasepl: required interruptions
interrupção obrigatória
1. A mandatory break or cessation of an activity, process, or service that must occur according to regulations, safety requirements, or operational guidelines
The system requires a scheduled required interruption every 24 hours for maintenance.
O sistema requer uma interrupção obrigatória programada a cada 24 horas para manutenção.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, a necessary pause in proceedings or operations mandated by law or policy
A required interruption in the broadcast was necessary to comply with FCC regulations.
Uma interrupção obrigatória na transmissão foi necessária para cumprir as regulamentações da FCC.
3. A compulsory stoppage of work or activity for safety, inspection, or operational reasons
The manufacturing plant experienced a required interruption due to safety inspections.
A planta de manufatura experimentou uma interrupção obrigatória devido a inspeções de segurança.
This term is primarily used in technical, legal, and industrial contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in IT systems documentation, manufacturing compliance protocols, and regulatory frameworks. The phrase emphasizes the mandatory nature of the break, distinguishing it from optional interruptions or voluntary breaks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory interruptioncompulsory breakobligatory pausescheduled downtimeenforced cessation
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous operationuninterrupted serviceoptional breakvoluntary pause

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interrupção obrigatória
Standard usage in technical and regulatory contexts
São Paulo
interrupção obrigatória / pausa obrigatória
Used in business and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
interrupção necessária
May use 'necessária' instead of 'obrigatória' in casual speech
Portugal
interrupção obrigatória / paragem obrigatória
Portuguese may prefer 'paragem' for mechanical contexts

Related Words

downtimemaintenance windowscheduled breakservice interruptionforced pausemandatory halt

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a required interruption
schedule a required interruption
comply with required interruption
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