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communication breakdown

[kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ˈbreɪkdaʊn]
nounpl: communication breakdowns
falha na comunicação
1. A failure or interruption in the exchange of information between people or groups, resulting in misunderstanding or lack of understanding
The communication breakdown between the two departments led to confusion about the project deadline.
A falha na comunicação entre os dois departamentos causou confusão sobre o prazo do projeto.
2. A situation where messages are not effectively transmitted, received, or understood
There was a communication breakdown when the email was not delivered to the right recipient.
Houve uma falha na comunicação quando o e-mail não foi entregue ao destinatário correto.
NYC Slang
miscommunication jam, disconnect
Synonyms
miscommunicationcommunication failurelack of communicationdisconnectmisunderstanding
Antonyms
clear communicationeffective communicationunderstandingconnection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha na comunicação
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
falha de comunicação
slightly less formal variant
São Paulo
colapso da comunicação
used in formal business contexts
Portugal
rotura na comunicação
preferred formal term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

wires crossed
lost in translation
not on the same page
talking past each other
breaking down barriers
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