defunct systems
[dɪˈfʌŋkt ˈsɪstəmz]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural noun)
sistemas extintos
1. Non-functional or obsolete organizational, mechanical, or digital structures that no longer operate or serve their intended purpose
The company had to shut down several defunct systems before migrating to the new platform.
A empresa teve que desativar vários sistemas extintos antes de migrar para a nova plataforma.
2. Outdated technological infrastructure or processes that have been abandoned or discontinued
We need to remove the defunct systems from our server to improve performance.
Precisamos remover os sistemas extintos do nosso servidor para melhorar o desempenho.
In Brazilian business culture, discussions about defunct systems are common during digital transformation initiatives and company modernizations. The term reflects the rapid pace of technological change in tech hubs like São Paulo. In the USA, particularly in NYC's tech sector, there is emphasis on rapid obsolescence and the need to constantly update infrastructure.
NYC Slang
dead systems / legacy dinosaurs (informal)
Related Idioms & Phrases
breathing new life into defunct systems
pull the plug on defunct systems
bury the hatchet on defunct systems
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