timed interruption
[/taɪmd ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/]
nounpl: timed interruptions
interrupção cronometrada
1. A planned or scheduled break or pause in an activity, process, or communication that occurs at a predetermined time interval
The software uses timed interruptions to alert users every hour to take a break from their screens.
O software usa interrupções cronometradas para alertar os usuários a cada hora para fazerem uma pausa nas telas.
2. In computing, a hardware or software signal that halts normal program execution at a specified time to handle a particular task or event
The processor handles timed interruptions to manage background tasks efficiently.
O processador gerencia interrupções cronometradas para executar tarefas de fundo de forma eficiente.
3. A deliberate pause in conversation or performance that is calculated or scheduled in advance
The presenter used timed interruptions between sections to allow the audience to absorb information.
O apresentador usou interrupções cronometradas entre as seções para permitir que o público assimilasse as informações.
The term 'timed interruption' is predominantly used in technical, computing, and occupational health contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, it gained prominence with digital transformation initiatives and wellness programs in corporate environments. The concept reflects modern concerns about work-life balance and efficient task management in technology-driven societies.
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