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botched release

[bɒtʃt rɪˈliːs]
nounpl: botched releases
lançamento fracassado
1. A failed or poorly executed release of a product, software, or media that does not meet quality standards or goes wrong during its distribution or launch
The video game suffered from a botched release with numerous bugs and server crashes on day one.
O videogame sofreu um lançamento fracassado com inúmeros bugs e travamentos de servidor no primeiro dia.
2. A bungled or mishandled official announcement or distribution of something
The movie studio's botched release of the trailer caused confusion among fans.
O lançamento fracassado do trailer pelo estúdio de cinema causou confusão entre os fãs.
NYC Slang
a hot mess release or a flop launch
Synonyms
failed releaseflawed releaseunsuccessful launchbungled releasemishandled release
Antonyms
successful releasesmooth launchflawless releaseperfect launch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lançamento fracassado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
lançamento errado
informal alternative
São Paulo
lançamento malsucedido
more formal usage
Portugal
lançamento falhado
Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to bungle the release
to drop the ball
a rough launch
to get off to a rocky start
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