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rigid schedule

[ˈrɪdʒɪd ˈskɛdʒuːl]
noun phrasepl: rigid schedules
horário rígido
1. A fixed, inflexible timetable or plan that does not allow for changes, adjustments, or flexibility
The company enforces a rigid schedule where all employees must arrive at 9 AM sharp.
A empresa impõe um horário rígido onde todos os funcionários devem chegar às 9 horas em ponto.
2. A strict routine or program that does not accommodate exceptions or alternative arrangements
The student complained about the rigid schedule that left no time for extracurricular activities.
O aluno reclamou do horário rígido que não deixava tempo para atividades extracurriculares.
Synonyms
strict scheduleinflexible schedulefixed scheduletight schedulefixed timetable
Antonyms
flexible scheduleloose scheduleflexible timetableadaptable schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
horário rígido
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
horário inflexível
Alternative formal usage in corporate contexts
Portugal
horário rígido
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to a schedule
keep to a schedule
work within tight constraints
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