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routine wait
[/ruːˈtiːn weɪt/]
noun
pl: routine waits
espera rotineira
1.
A standard or expected period of waiting that is part of normal procedures or operations
After submitting the application, there is a routine wait of 5-7 business days for processing.
Após enviar a inscrição, há uma espera rotineira de 5-7 dias úteis para processamento.
2.
A waiting period that occurs regularly and is anticipated as part of standard operations
The routine wait at the DMV can take several hours during peak times.
A espera rotineira no departamento de trânsito pode levar várias horas em horários de pico.
Synonyms
standard wait
expected delay
normal waiting time
typical wait
waiting period
Antonyms
unexpected delay
urgent processing
immediate service
expedited handling
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espera rotineira
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
espera de rotina
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
espera de rotina
Standard usage in Portuguese institutions
Related Idioms & Phrases
waiting in the wings
part and parcel
all in a day's work
standard operating procedure
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