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work full-time

[/wɜːrk ˈfʊl taɪm/]
verb phrase
trabalhar em tempo integral
1. to be employed for the standard number of working hours per week, typically 40 hours, on a permanent or long-term basis
She decided to work full-time after graduating from university.
Ela decidiu trabalhar em tempo integral após se formar na universidade.
2. to dedicate most of one's working hours to a single job or employer
He works full-time as a software engineer at a tech company.
Ele trabalha em tempo integral como engenheiro de software em uma empresa de tecnologia.
Synonyms
work full hoursbe employed full-timehave a full-time jobwork a standard week
Antonyms
work part-timework casuallyfreelancework on demand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhar em tempo integral
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhar em tempo integral
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
trabalhar em tempo integral
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
trabalhar a tempo inteiro
Portuguese European usage slightly different word order

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a steady job
be gainfully employed
earn your keep
put in a full day's work
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