time-based separation
[/taɪm beɪst ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: time-based separations
separação baseada em tempo
1. A method of dividing or organizing elements, activities, or groups according to different time periods or schedules to prevent overlap or conflict
The school implemented time-based separation for lunch periods to reduce crowding in the cafeteria.
A escola implementou separação baseada em tempo para os períodos de almoço a fim de reduzir o congestionamento na cantina.
2. In custody or access arrangements, a schedule where separated or divorced parents have exclusive time with their children during designated periods
The custody agreement established time-based separation with each parent having the children alternate weeks.
O acordo de guarda estabeleceu separação baseada em tempo com cada pai tendo as crianças em semanas alternadas.
3. A technique in project management or workflow where tasks or processes are scheduled at different times to optimize resources
Time-based separation allowed the factory to run two shifts without equipment conflicts.
A separação baseada em tempo permitiu que a fábrica funcionasse em dois turnos sem conflitos de equipamento.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian family law contexts when discussing child custody arrangements following divorce or separation. It's also common in corporate and educational settings in Brazil where resource management and crowd control are concerns. In the USA, the term appears primarily in legal documents and project management contexts.
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