abrupt postponement
[əˈbrʌpt poʊnˈpoʊnmənt]
noun phrasepl: abrupt postponements
adiamento abrupto
1. a sudden and unexpected delay or rescheduling of a planned event with little or no advance notice
The abrupt postponement of the concert disappointed thousands of fans who had already arrived at the venue.
O adiamento abrupto do concerto decepcionou milhares de fãs que já haviam chegado ao local.
2. an unforeseen and immediate cancellation of scheduled plans without proper preparation or warning
Due to the weather emergency, there was an abrupt postponement of the outdoor festival.
Devido à emergência climática, houve um adiamento abrupto do festival ao ar livre.
In Brazilian business and entertainment culture, abrupt postponements are relatively common due to weather conditions, logistical challenges, or unforeseen circumstances. While frustrating to attendees, they are often accepted as part of event planning realities. In formal contexts, such postponements typically require official announcements through media channels and social networks to reach affected parties quickly.
NYC Slang
last-minute raincheck
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