collapse points
[/kəˈlæps pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: collapse points
pontos de colapso
1. Critical junctures or thresholds where a system, structure, or situation fails or breaks down completely
The engineer identified several collapse points in the building's structural design.
O engenheiro identificou vários pontos de colapso no design estrutural do edifício.
2. In medical contexts, moments when a patient's physical or mental condition deteriorates severely
The patient experienced collapse points during the treatment when vital signs dropped dangerously.
O paciente experimentou pontos de colapso durante o tratamento quando os sinais vitais caíram perigosamente.
3. In systems analysis or economics, points where supply chains, markets, or institutions fail
Supply chain collapse points became evident during the pandemic.
Os pontos de colapso da cadeia de suprimentos tornaram-se evidentes durante a pandemia.
This term is widely used in Brazilian technical, engineering, and scientific discourse. It gained prominence in discussions about infrastructure resilience and pandemic-related system failures. In the USA and Portugal, it's primarily used in academic and professional contexts.
NYC Slang
breaking points; weak spots
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