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rota variável

[ˈʁɔ.tɐ vɐ.ɾiˈa.vɛl]
nounfemininepl: rotas variáveis
variable route / flexible schedule / rotating shift
1. A work schedule or route that changes periodically rather than remaining fixed
The delivery driver works on a variable route, covering different areas each week.
O motorista de entrega trabalha com rota variável, cobrindo diferentes áreas cada semana.
2. A flight path or transportation route that is not predetermined and may change based on conditions or operational needs
The airline uses a variable route to optimize fuel consumption and avoid bad weather.
A companhia aérea utiliza rota variável para otimizar o consumo de combustível e evitar mau tempo.
3. A shift schedule that rotates among different time slots for employees
Nurses in the hospital work on a variable route system to ensure 24-hour coverage.
As enfermeiras do hospital trabalham com sistema de rota variável para garantir cobertura 24 horas.
Synonyms
escala variávelhorário variávelturno rotativorota flexível
Antonyms
rota fixahorário fixoescala fixa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rota variável
Common in logistics, transportation, and labor contexts
São Paulo
rota variável / escala móvel
Frequently used in industrial and commercial sectors
Portugal
rota variável / horário rotativo
Used in similar contexts but 'horário rotativo' is also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

trabalhar em rota variável
sistema de rota variável
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