command failure
[kəˈmænd ˈfeɪljər]
nounpl: command failures
falha de comando
1. A situation in which a command or order cannot be executed or completed successfully due to technical, operational, or system errors
The spacecraft experienced a command failure when attempting to deploy its solar panels.
A espaçonave sofreu uma falha de comando ao tentar desdobrar seus painéis solares.
2. In military or hierarchical contexts, the inability or refusal to carry out an order issued by a superior
The general reported a command failure among the troops who refused to advance.
O general relatou uma falha de comando entre as tropas que se recusaram a avançar.
3. In computing and software systems, an error that occurs when a command instruction cannot be processed or executed
The database reported a command failure due to insufficient permissions.
O banco de dados relatou uma falha de comando devido a permissões insuficientes.
This term is primarily used in technical, military, and aerospace industries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in engineering reports, military communications, and IT documentation. The phrase has become increasingly important with the growth of space programs and digital systems in both countries.
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