delayed processes
[dɪˈleɪd ˈprɑːsɛsɪz]
nounpl: delayed processes
processos atrasados
1. Administrative, legal, or operational procedures that have not been completed within the expected or scheduled timeframe
The delayed processes in the immigration department caused applicants to wait months for their visas.
Os processos atrasados no departamento de imigração fizeram com que os candidatos esperassem meses por seus vistos.
2. In computing or systems management, procedures or operations that take longer than anticipated to execute or complete
The server maintenance caused delayed processes that affected user experience.
A manutenção do servidor causou processos atrasados que afetaram a experiência do usuário.
3. Business operations that fall behind schedule due to various obstacles or inefficiencies
Delayed processes in the supply chain resulted in late deliveries to customers.
Processos atrasados na cadeia de suprimentos resultaram em entregas atrasadas aos clientes.
In Brazil, delayed processes (processos atrasados) are frequently encountered in government agencies, universities, and public institutions. This phrase is commonly used to explain frustrations with bureaucratic systems. The concept is deeply integrated into discussions about Brazilian administrative culture and efficiency. In the USA, the term is more commonly used in corporate and legal contexts to refer to operational delays.
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