abandoned operation
[/əˈbændənd ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: abandoned operations
operação abandonada
1. A military, business, or industrial operation that has been ceased and left incomplete or unfinished
The abandoned operation left behind significant environmental damage.
A operação abandonada deixou danos ambientais significativos.
2. In military context, a mission or tactical action that has been discontinued before completion
The abandoned operation resulted in the loss of strategic advantage.
A operação abandonada resultou na perda de vantagem estratégica.
3. In business/legal context, a ceased commercial or manufacturing undertaking
The abandoned operation at the factory site is now subject to environmental remediation.
A operação abandonada no local da fábrica está agora sujeita à remediação ambiental.
This term is commonly used in environmental law and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, abandoned operations often relate to mining sites, manufacturing facilities, or military installations left behind after economic decline or policy changes. The concept is increasingly important in discussions about environmental liability and corporate responsibility.
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave an operation in the lurch - deixar uma operação pendurada
pull the plug on an operation - desligar/descontinuar uma operação
shut down operations - encerrar operações
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