cancelled operation
[KAN-səld OP-ə-ray-shən]
nounpl: cancelled operations
operação cancelada
1. A planned surgical procedure, military action, business transaction, or other organized activity that has been officially terminated or called off before completion
The surgeon informed the patient about the cancelled operation due to an emergency.
O cirurgião informou ao paciente sobre a operação cancelada devido a uma emergência.
2. In military context: a tactical or strategic mission that has been aborted or suspended
The cancelled operation left the troops waiting at the base for further orders.
A operação cancelada deixou as tropas esperando na base por novos pedidos.
3. In business context: a planned transaction or activity that has been withdrawn or postponed
The cancelled operation resulted in significant financial losses for the company.
A operação cancelada resultou em perdas financeiras significativas para a empresa.
In Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'cancelled operation' is a critical communication term used to inform patients about postponed surgeries, often due to medical emergencies or other urgent situations. In military contexts, it reflects operational planning changes. The term carries significant weight as it affects scheduling, planning, and patient/personnel expectations.
NYC Slang
canceled op / ops got scrapped
Related Idioms & Phrases
the operation fell through
the operation was called off
the operation never materialized
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