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work period
[/wɜrk ˈpɪriəd/]
noun
pl: work periods
período de trabalho
1.
A designated span of time during which work is performed or labor is expected
The work period for this project is six months.
O período de trabalho para este projeto é de seis meses.
2.
A shift or scheduled time block during which an employee is required to work
Her work period is from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Seu período de trabalho é de 9 às 17 horas, de segunda a sexta-feira.
3.
A continuous stretch of time spent engaged in labor or professional activities
After a long work period without a break, employees need time to rest.
Após um longo período de trabalho sem pausa, os funcionários precisam de tempo para descansar.
Synonyms
work shift
working hours
labor period
work schedule
job duration
Antonyms
break
recess
vacation
rest period
time off
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
período de trabalho
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
jornada de trabalho
Commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
período laboral
More formal usage
Portugal
período de trabalho
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
during the work period
throughout the work period
work period commences
end of the work period
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