undefined period

[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd ˈpɪriəd/]
noun phrasepl: undefined periods
período indefinido
1. a length of time that has no specified duration, boundaries, or end date
The contract was extended for an undefined period.
O contrato foi estendido por um período indefinido.
2. a timeframe that remains vague, uncertain, or not clearly determined
She will be away for an undefined period due to family matters.
Ela estará ausente por um período indefinido devido a assuntos familiares.
3. in legal or formal contexts, a duration without specific termination conditions
The ban was imposed for an undefined period pending review.
A proibição foi imposta por um período indefinido pendente de revisão.
In Brazil, 'período indefinido' is frequently used in labor law and employment contracts. In Portugal and Brazil alike, this term carries formal weight in legal documents. The phrase is commonly used when discussing employment contracts, leaves of absence, or suspensions without a predetermined end date.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unspecified periodindeterminate periodvague durationopen-ended perioduncertain timeframe
Antonyms / Antônimos
defined periodspecific periodfixed durationdetermined timeframe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
período indefinido
most common usage in legal and business contexts
Brazil - Legal
período indeterminado
alternative formal term used in contracts and legislation
Portugal
período indefinido
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage
Portugal - Formal
período indeterminado
legal alternative, less common than in Brazil

Related Words

indefinitedurationtimeframetenurestintinterval

Related Idioms & Phrases

for an indefinite period
pending further notice
until further notice
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