database crash

[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs kræʃ/]
nounpl: database crashes
falha do banco de dados
1. An abrupt failure or collapse of a database system, resulting in the inability to access, retrieve, or process data
The database crash caused the company to lose several hours of transaction records.
A falha do banco de dados causou à empresa a perda de várias horas de registros de transações.
2. A sudden interruption in database operations due to hardware failure, software error, or system malfunction
We experienced a critical database crash during peak business hours.
Experimentamos uma falha crítica do banco de dados durante o horário de pico de negócios.
In Brazilian and American tech environments, 'database crash' is a serious operational incident that triggers emergency protocols. IT teams maintain disaster recovery plans specifically to address this scenario. The term is used professionally in technical documentation, incident reports, and business communications across both cultures.
NYC Slang
the DB went down / the database tanked
Synonyms / Sinônimos
system failuredatabase failuredata loss incidentsystem breakdown
Antonyms / Antônimos
database recoverysystem stabilitynormal operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha do banco de dados
Most common and formal term used in business and technical contexts
Brazil (IT professionals)
crash do banco
Informal abbreviation commonly used in technical discussions
Portugal
falha da base de dados
Uses 'base de dados' instead of 'banco de dados'
USA (IT industry)
database crash
Standard terminology in American tech companies and documentation

Related Words

backupdata recoveryserver downtimesystem administratordata integrityerror log

Related Idioms & Phrases

the system went down
data went belly-up
lost in the crash
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