round-the-clock session
[/raʊnd ðə klɑk ˈseʃən/]
nounpl: round-the-clock sessions
sessão ininterrupta de 24 horas
1. A continuous meeting, work period, or activity that lasts 24 hours without stopping or taking breaks
The negotiation team held a round-the-clock session to finalize the peace agreement.
A equipe de negociação realizou uma sessão ininterrupta de 24 horas para finalizar o acordo de paz.
2. An extended period of work or discussion conducted without rest, often in urgent or critical situations
The software developers engaged in a round-the-clock session to fix the critical bug before the product launch.
Os desenvolvedores de software realizaram uma maratona de trabalho ininterrupta para corrigir o bug crítico antes do lançamento do produto.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian and American political, corporate, and emergency response contexts. In Brazil, it often appears in news coverage of congressional negotiations and crisis management situations. In the USA, it's common in tech startups, law firms, and government agencies during critical deadlines or emergencies. The phrase reflects modern work culture's tendency toward intense, concentrated effort periods without traditional time boundaries.
NYC Slang
all-nighter / marathon session
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