team break

[tim breɪk]
nounpl: team breaks
pausa da equipe; intervalo da equipe
1. A scheduled rest period or time-out taken by a sports team during a game or match to rest, regroup, and receive coaching instructions
The coach called a team break to discuss strategy during the timeout.
O treinador chamou uma pausa da equipe para discutir a estratégia durante o tempo limite.
2. A break or rest period taken by members of a team or work group to recuperate and build camaraderie
The marketing team took a team break in the afternoon to grab coffee and relax.
A equipe de marketing fez uma pausa da equipe à tarde para tomar café e relaxar.
3. In billiards or snooker, the opening shot that disperses the balls at the beginning of a game or frame
Who gets to take the team break in this round of pool?
Quem vai fazer a sacada inicial nesta rodada de bilhar?
In Brazilian sports culture, 'pausa técnica' (technical break) is a common term used especially in volleyball and basketball. The concept of structured team breaks reflects the importance placed on strategic planning and team cohesion in competitive sports, which is highly valued in both Brazilian and American athletic traditions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
timeoutrest periodtime-outbreakintermission
Antonyms / Antônimos
continuous playfull-time play

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pausa da equipe; intervalo da equipe
Standard usage in sports contexts
Brazil - Sports
timeout; pausa técnica
Commonly used in basketball, volleyball, and handball
Portugal
intervalo da equipa; pausa técnica
Uses 'equipa' instead of 'equipe'
USA - General
team break
Standard English usage in sports broadcasting

Related Words

huddlecoachingtimeoutintermissionrecessinterval

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a team break
take a team break
during the team break
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