collapsed company
[/kəˈlæpst ˈkʌmpəni/]
nounpl: collapsed companies
empresa falida / empresa que desabou / empresa colapsada
1. A business enterprise that has experienced sudden financial failure, bankruptcy, or structural breakdown, resulting in cessation of operations
The collapsed company left thousands of employees without jobs.
A empresa falida deixou milhares de funcionários sem emprego.
2. A corporation that has undergone catastrophic operational failure due to mismanagement, fraud, or market forces
Investigators examined the collapsed company's financial records.
Os investigadores examinaram os registros financeiros da empresa colapsada.
In Brazil, the concept of 'empresa falida' carries significant social weight due to its impact on employment and the economy. The term is frequently used in news media, especially during economic crises. In the USA, 'collapsed company' often refers to dramatic corporate failures (like Enron) that become cultural touchstones. Portuguese legal terminology distinguishes between bankruptcy (insolvência) and collapse, which are technically different processes.
NYC Slang
busted company / company that went belly-up
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