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scheduled pause

[ˈskɛdʒuːld pɔːz]
nounpl: scheduled pauses
pausa programada
1. A planned interruption or break in an activity, process, or operation that occurs at a predetermined time
The scheduled pause in production allows for equipment maintenance.
A pausa programada na produção permite a manutenção do equipamento.
2. In broadcasting or media, a predetermined break in transmission or content
There will be a scheduled pause during the live stream for technical updates.
Haverá uma pausa programada durante a transmissão ao vivo para atualizações técnicas.
3. In software or computing, a planned suspension of program execution
The scheduled pause in the backup process will occur at midnight.
A pausa programada no processo de backup ocorrerá à meia-noite.
Synonyms
planned breakprogrammed pausepredetermined interruptionscheduled breaktimed pause
Antonyms
continuous operationunscheduled pauseuninterrupted flow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pausa programada
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pausa agendada
alternative term used in business context
Portugal
pausa agendada
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a break
pause for effect
halt proceedings
take a breather
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