timed break
[/taɪmd breɪk/]
nounpl: timed breaks
intervalo cronometrado
1. A scheduled pause or rest period of predetermined duration, often used in work, sports, education, or fitness contexts
The teacher gave students a 10-minute timed break between classes.
A professora deu aos alunos um intervalo cronometrado de 10 minutos entre as aulas.
2. A break whose duration is set by a timer or clock, ending when time expires
During the workout, each timed break lasted exactly 30 seconds.
Durante o treino, cada intervalo cronometrado durou exatamente 30 segundos.
3. In sports or competitions, an official stoppage of play for a set period
The coach called a timed break to reorganize the team's strategy.
O treinador pediu um intervalo cronometrado para reorganizar a estratégia do time.
The concept of 'timed breaks' is particularly important in Brazilian work culture, where labor laws mandate specific rest periods. In American and Brazilian sports, 'timed breaks' (or 'timeouts') are standard official stoppages. The term reflects the increasingly regimented nature of modern work and fitness routines, with precise time management being valued in both cultures.
NYC Slang
quick break / timed out
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