damaged framework
[/ˈdæmɪdʒd ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/]
noun phrasepl: damaged frameworks
estrutura danificada
1. A structural system or organizational base that has been harmed, weakened, or compromised in its integrity or function
The earthquake left the building with a damaged framework that required extensive repairs.
O terremoto deixou o edifício com uma estrutura danificada que exigiu reparos extensivos.
2. In abstract contexts, a compromised system of beliefs, principles, or institutional structures
The scandal revealed a damaged framework of corporate governance.
O escândalo revelou uma estrutura danificada de governança corporativa.
3. A foundational support system that has suffered deterioration or destruction
The damaged framework of the bridge made it unsafe for traffic.
A estrutura danificada da ponte a tornou insegura para o tráfego.
This term is commonly used in Brazil and Portugal in construction, engineering, and architectural contexts to describe physical damage. In corporate and institutional settings, it's used metaphorically to describe systemic failures or compromised organizational integrity. In the USA, it appears frequently in legal, insurance, and disaster management discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
structural damage beyond repair
a house built on damaged foundations
repairing the damaged framework of society
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