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variable timetable

[/ˈvɛəriəbl ˈtaɪmteɪbl/]
nounpl: variable timetables
horário variável
1. A work or class schedule that can change or adjust based on circumstances, needs, or flexibility requirements
The university offers a variable timetable for part-time students to accommodate their work commitments.
A universidade oferece um horário variável para estudantes em tempo parcial para acomodar seus compromissos de trabalho.
2. A transportation schedule (bus, train, etc.) that is subject to change or does not follow a fixed pattern
During the holiday season, the bus service operates on a variable timetable due to reduced demand.
Durante a época festiva, o serviço de ônibus funciona com um horário variável devido à demanda reduzida.
Synonyms
flexible scheduleflexible timetablevariable scheduleadjustable schedule
Antonyms
fixed timetablefixed scheduleregular timetablestandard schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
horário variável
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
horário flexível
Alternative term frequently used in business contexts
Portugal
horário variável
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

work flextime
flexible working arrangement
adapt one's schedule
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