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resumption of work

[rɪˈzʌmpʃən əv wɜrk]
nounpl: resumptions of work
retomada do trabalho
1. The act of beginning work again after it has been stopped, interrupted, or suspended
The resumption of work after the holiday break was scheduled for January 2nd.
A retomada do trabalho após o recesso de férias foi marcada para 2 de janeiro.
2. The restart of business operations or labor activities following a strike, lockout, or other work stoppage
Negotiations led to the resumption of work at the factory after a three-week strike.
As negociações levaram à retomada do trabalho na fábrica após uma greve de três semanas.
Synonyms
return to workrestart of workrecommencement of workback to work
Antonyms
work stoppagestrikesuspension of workcessation of work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retomada do trabalho
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
volta ao trabalho
Commonly used in business and industrial contexts
Portugal
retoma do trabalho
European Portuguese variant, slightly more formal
Rio de Janeiro
retomada do trabalho
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the grindstone
get back in harness
pick up where one left off
return to business as usual
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