controller failure
[kənˈtroʊlər ˈfeɪljər]
nounpl: controller failures
falha do controlador
1. A malfunction or breakdown of a control device, system, or component that regulates or manages a mechanical, electrical, or electronic process
The aircraft had to make an emergency landing due to a controller failure in the hydraulic system.
A aeronave teve que fazer um pouso de emergência devido a uma falha do controlador no sistema hidráulico.
2. In gaming or entertainment, when a handheld input device stops functioning properly
My controller failure during the tournament cost me the match.
A falha do meu controlador durante o torneio me custou a partida.
3. In industrial automation, the malfunction of a programmable logic controller (PLC) or similar device
The factory production line halted after a controller failure was detected.
A linha de produção da fábrica parou após a detecção de uma falha do controlador.
In Brazil, this term is predominantly used in technical, industrial, and gaming communities. In the USA, it's common in aerospace, automotive, and gaming industries. The phrase is more formal in industrial contexts and more casual in gaming contexts. Americans and Brazilians alike use this term when discussing critical equipment failures in both professional and recreational settings.
NYC Slang
dead controller / busted control
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