broken workflows
[/ˈbroʊkən ˈwɜrkfloʊz/]
nounpl: broken workflows
fluxos de trabalho interrompidos
1. Work processes or sequences of tasks that are interrupted, malfunctioning, or no longer operating efficiently due to technical issues, system failures, or process breakdowns
The software update caused broken workflows throughout the department, preventing employees from completing their daily tasks.
A atualização de software causou fluxos de trabalho interrompidos em todo o departamento, impedindo que os funcionários completassem suas tarefas diárias.
2. Business processes that have failed or become ineffective due to missing steps, miscommunication, or system incompatibilities
We need to identify and fix the broken workflows before they impact our quarterly productivity metrics.
Precisamos identificar e corrigir os fluxos de trabalho interrompidos antes que afetem nossas métricas de produtividade trimestral.
This term is primarily used in modern corporate and technology environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies (particularly in São Paulo), it's commonly used in agile and DevOps contexts. In the US, especially in NYC startups and Fortune 500 companies, the term is integral to discussions about operational efficiency, digital transformation, and business continuity planning.
NYC Slang
busted workflows
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