defunct machine
[dɪˈfʌŋkt məˈʃiːn]
noun phrasepl: defunct machines
máquina quebrada / máquina defunta / máquina inoperante
1. A machine that is no longer functional, broken, or non-operational; equipment that has stopped working permanently or temporarily
The defunct machine in the factory was finally replaced after years of poor performance.
A máquina quebrada na fábrica foi finalmente substituída após anos de desempenho deficiente.
2. Equipment that has reached the end of its useful life or is beyond repair
They decided to scrap the defunct machine rather than attempt another costly repair.
Eles decidiram descartar a máquina defunta em vez de tentar outro reparo custoso.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'máquina quebrada' is the most colloquial and widely understood term in everyday speech. In industrial and corporate environments in São Paulo, 'máquina defunta' or 'máquina desativada' is preferred for formal documentation. In Portuguese, 'máquina avariada' is the standard term. The concept of defunct machines is particularly relevant in manufacturing discussions, where equipment failure impacts productivity and operational costs.
NYC Slang
busted machine / dead machine / piece of junk
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