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scheduled operation

[ˈskɛdʒuːld ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: scheduled operations
operação programada
1. A planned and predetermined surgical or medical procedure set for a specific date and time
The scheduled operation is set for next Monday at 9:00 AM.
A operação programada está marcada para próxima segunda-feira às 9:00 da manhã.
2. A planned industrial, military, or business activity that follows a predetermined timetable
The factory's scheduled operations resume after the maintenance period.
As operações programadas da fábrica retomam após o período de manutenção.
3. A routine activity or maintenance task planned in advance at a specific time
The server scheduled operations are performed every night at midnight.
As operações programadas do servidor são realizadas todas as noites à meia-noite.
Synonyms
planned operationelective surgeryprogrammed proceduretimetabled operation
Antonyms
emergency operationunscheduled operationurgent procedureemergency surgery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação programada
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
operação agendada
Alternative term, emphasizing the scheduled/appointment aspect
Portugal
operação marcada
Commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the operating table
under the knife
go under
surgical intervention
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