System Failure
[/ˈsɪstəm ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: System Failures
falha do sistema
1. A situation where a computer system, network, or mechanical system stops functioning properly or ceases to work entirely
The bank experienced a system failure that prevented customers from accessing their accounts.
O banco sofreu uma falha do sistema que impediu os clientes de acessarem suas contas.
2. A breakdown in an organized structure, institution, or process that prevents it from operating as intended
The system failure in the education sector led to widespread school closures.
A falha do sistema no setor educacional resultou em fechamento generalizado de escolas.
3. In technology, a malfunction caused by hardware, software, or human error
A system failure during the update caused data loss.
Uma falha do sistema durante a atualização causou perda de dados.
In Brazil, 'falha do sistema' is commonly used in both technical and bureaucratic contexts. In the USA, 'system failure' is frequently cited in news media regarding infrastructure, banking, and technology sectors. The term carries significant weight when referring to institutional or governmental system breakdowns, often used to explain service disruptions affecting large populations.
NYC Slang
the system went down / it crashed
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →