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voluntary routine

[ˈvɒləntəri ˈruːtiːn]
nounpl: voluntary routines
rotina voluntária
1. A sequence of self-imposed, non-mandatory activities or exercises that a person regularly performs by choice
Her morning voluntary routine includes meditation and stretching exercises.
Sua rotina voluntária matinal inclui meditação e exercícios de alongamento.
2. In gymnastics or figure skating, a choreographed performance created and performed at the athlete's own discretion
The gymnast performed an impressive voluntary routine at the competition.
A ginasta realizou uma impressionante rotina voluntária na competição.
3. A set of habitual practices undertaken willingly without external obligation
Developing a voluntary routine of reading before bed improved her sleep quality.
Desenvolver uma rotina voluntária de leitura antes de dormir melhorou sua qualidade de sono.
Synonyms
self-imposed routineelective routinediscretionary routinechosen routine
Antonyms
mandatory routineobligatory routinerequired routinecompulsory routine

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rotina voluntária
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
rotina voluntária
Common in sports and fitness contexts
Rio de Janeiro
rotina voluntária
Frequently used in gymnastics terminology
Portugal
rotina voluntária
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to a routine
break the routine
fall into a routine
make something a routine
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