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compromised operation

[/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪzd ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: compromised operations
operação comprometida
1. A military, intelligence, or covert operation whose security or effectiveness has been undermined due to exposure, breach of secrecy, or detection by adversaries
The spy mission became a compromised operation after the agent was identified by enemy intelligence.
A missão de espionagem se tornou uma operação comprometida após o agente ser identificado pela inteligência inimiga.
2. Any planned activity or project that has lost its intended advantage or viability due to unforeseen circumstances or security breaches
Once the client learned about the leaked proposal, the entire business operation was compromised.
Uma vez que o cliente soube sobre a proposta vazada, toda a operação comercial ficou comprometida.
Synonyms
failed operationexposed operationbreached operationjeopardized operationundermined operation
Antonyms
secure operationsuccessful operationcovert operationintact operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação comprometida
Standard usage in military and business contexts
Portugal
operação comprometida
Standard usage; may also use 'operação de segurança afetada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow the operation
burn an operation
expose a mission
security breach
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