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critical event

[/ˈkrɪtɪkəl ɪˈvent/]
nounpl: critical events
evento crítico
1. An important occurrence or incident that has significant consequences and requires immediate attention or action
The system failure was a critical event that affected thousands of users.
A falha do sistema foi um evento crítico que afetou milhares de usuários.
2. In project management and business, a key milestone or decision point that determines project success or failure
The product launch was identified as a critical event in the business plan.
O lançamento do produto foi identificado como um evento crítico no plano de negócios.
3. In healthcare or emergency response, a serious situation requiring urgent intervention
The hospital prepared protocols for any critical event in the emergency room.
O hospital preparou protocolos para qualquer evento crítico na sala de emergência.
Synonyms
major incidentsignificant eventpivotal momentincidente críticoacontecimento crucial
Antonyms
minor eventinsignificant occurrenceevento insignificanteacontecimento trivial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
evento crítico
Standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
evento crítico
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
evento crítico / situação crítica
Business and IT sector terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

when push comes to shove
the moment of truth
a make-or-break moment
na hora da verdade
o momento decisivo
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