abandoned post
[əˈbændənd poʊst]
nounpl: abandoned posts
posto abandonado
1. A military, official, or work position that has been deserted or left unoccupied by its assigned occupant
The soldier was court-martialed for abandoning his post during the night watch.
O soldado foi julgado em corte marcial por abandonar seu posto durante a guarda noturna.
2. A duty or responsibility that has been neglected or left without proper attention
The manager abandoned his post, leaving the team without leadership during the crisis.
O gerente abandonou seu posto, deixando a equipe sem liderança durante a crise.
3. A physical location (such as a military fort, trading station, or outpost) that has been vacated and is no longer in use
Archaeologists discovered an abandoned post from the 19th century fur trade.
Arqueólogos descobriram um posto abandonado do comércio de peles do século XIX.
In military contexts across both Brazilian and American cultures, abandoning one's post is considered a serious offense with severe legal consequences. The phrase is frequently used in discussions of military discipline, professional responsibility, and workplace conduct. In Brazil, it carries particular weight in military law (Código Penal Militar).
NYC Slang
ditching the job / leaving someone hanging
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