routine

• Beschreibt etwas, das als Teil einer gewohnten Abfolge oder alltäglichen Verfahrensweise geschieht und nicht aus einem besonderen Anlass; auch für regelmäßige, oft mechanisch ablaufende Tätigkeiten.

Describes something that is performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason.

1. Habitual or regularB1formal

   Performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason.

   Routine-

   • She went through her routine morning exercises.
   • The doctor performed a routine check-up.
   • Routine maintenance is essential for the car.

   Synonymeconventionalcustomaryeverydayhabitualnormalordinarypredictableregularstandardusual

   Antonymeexceptionalextraordinaryirregularrarespecialuncommonunusual

2. Ordinary or unremarkableB1formal

   Lacking in excitement or novelty; typical.

   Gewöhnlich

   • The movie was quite routine and predictable.
   • His speech was routine, covering the same points as last year.
   • The job became routine after a few months.

   Synonymebanalcommonplaceeverydayhumdrummundaneordinaryprosaicrun-of-the-millunexceptionalunremarkable

   Antonymedistinctiveexceptionalextraordinaryinnovativenoveloriginalremarkablespecialstrikingunconventionaluniqueunusual

• Substantiv, das eine regelmäßig wiederkehrende Abfolge von Handlungen oder Tätigkeiten bezeichnet, oft im Rahmen einer festgelegten oder gewohnten Ordnung; auch eine zur Gewohnheit gewordene, oft als monoton empfundene Handlungsweise.

A noun referring to a sequence of actions or activities regularly followed, often as part of a fixed or habitual pattern.

1. Regular procedureA2formal

   A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

   Routine

   • She follows a strict morning routine.
   • The daily routine includes a team meeting at 9 AM.
   • He established a workout routine to stay fit.

   Synonymecustomhabitmethodpatternpracticeprocedureregimenschedulesystemwont

   Antonymeimprovisationirregularityspontaneity

2. Performance or actB1formal

   A set sequence of actions performed as part of a performance, especially in dance, comedy, or theater.

   Nummer

   • The comedian's routine had the audience laughing.
   • The dance routine was perfectly synchronized.
   • She practiced her piano routine for hours.

   Synonymeactbitnumberperformancepieceskitturn

3. Boring repetitionB1informal

   A tedious, unvarying, and predictable pattern of activity.

   Routine

   • I'm tired of the same old routine every day.
   • The job became a dull routine after a few months.
   • He wanted to break free from the routine of his life.

   Synonymedrudgerygrindhumdrummonotonyrat racerutsamenesstreadmill

   Antonymeadventurechangediversityexcitementnoveltyspontaneitystimulationsurpriseunpredictabilityvariety