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stop work

[/stɑp wɜrk/]
noun/verb
paralisação do trabalho / parar o trabalho
1. A cessation or suspension of work activities, often as a form of protest or labor action
The union called for a stop work to demand better wages.
O sindicato convocou uma paralisação do trabalho para exigir melhores salários.
2. An order or instruction to cease work immediately
The safety inspector issued a stop work order due to hazardous conditions.
O inspetor de segurança emitiu uma ordem de parar o trabalho devido a condições perigosas.
Synonyms
work stoppagestrikelabor actionwalkoutcessationsuspension
Antonyms
resumption of workcontinuationreturn to work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paralisação do trabalho
Most common term in formal labor contexts
São Paulo
paralisação / greve
Often used interchangeably in industrial disputes
Portugal
paragem do trabalho / greve
Formal term; greve more commonly used for strikes

Related Idioms & Phrases

work stoppage
down tools
call a strike
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