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communication gap

[/ˌkɒmjuːˈneɪʃən ɡæp/]
nounpl: communication gaps
lacuna de comunicação
1. A failure or breakdown in the exchange of information between people or groups, resulting in misunderstanding or lack of understanding
There was a communication gap between management and employees that led to confusion about the new policy.
Havia uma lacuna de comunicação entre a gerência e os funcionários que causou confusão sobre a nova política.
2. The difference or distance between what is being communicated and what is being understood
The communication gap between generations has widened with the rise of social media.
A lacuna de comunicação entre gerações ampliou-se com o surgimento das redes sociais.
Synonyms
misunderstandingbreakdown in communicationcommunication barrierdisconnectmiscommunication
Antonyms
clear communicationmutual understandingeffective communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lacuna de comunicação
standard term used in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
falha na comunicação
commonly used alternative in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
problema de comunicação
more informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
falha de comunicação
standard term, preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the communication gap
close the communication gap
span the communication gap
talking past each other
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