advanced-stage issue
[/ədˈvænst steɪdʒ ˈɪʃuː/]
nounpl: advanced-stage issues
problema em estágio avançado
1. A complex problem, condition, or situation that has progressed significantly and has become more difficult to resolve
The disease reached an advanced-stage issue that required immediate intervention.
A doença atingiu um problema em estágio avançado que exigiu intervenção imediata.
2. A matter that has deteriorated or developed to a critical or severe level
The project faced an advanced-stage issue with budget overruns and missed deadlines.
O projeto enfrentou um problema em estágio avançado com estouro de orçamento e prazos perdidos.
3. A longstanding or mature problem that has accumulated complications over time
The company's infrastructure had become an advanced-stage issue requiring complete overhaul.
A infraestrutura da empresa se tornou um problema em estágio avançado exigindo reforma completa.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this term is commonly used in professional, medical, and technical settings to describe situations requiring urgent attention. In Brazil, it's frequently used in healthcare discussions and project management. The term emphasizes the need for immediate action and specialized intervention.
NYC Slang
big-ticket problem
Related Idioms & Phrases
a problem that has spiraled out of control
pushing the envelope on severity
at a critical juncture
past the point of no return
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