disabled unit

[dɪˈseɪbəld ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: disabled units
unidade desativada
1. A military, naval, or mechanical unit that has been rendered inoperative or unable to function due to damage, malfunction, or decommissioning
The disabled unit was towed to the nearest port for repairs.
A unidade desativada foi rebocada para o porto mais próximo para reparos.
2. In computing and technology, a device, system, or component that has been turned off or made non-functional
The disabled unit requires a system restart to become operational again.
A unidade desativada requer uma reinicialização do sistema para se tornar operacional novamente.
3. An organizational subdivision or department that is no longer active or functioning
The company dissolved the disabled unit due to budget constraints.
A empresa dissolveu a unidade desativada devido a restrições orçamentárias.
The term 'disabled unit' is primarily used in military, industrial, and technical contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in military reports, technical documentation, and industrial safety contexts. The term is neutral and technical rather than colloquial.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inoperative unitnon-functional unitinactive unitdefunct unit
Antonyms / Antônimos
operational unitactive unitfunctional unitenabled unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade desativada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
unidade desabilitada
Alternative technical term commonly used in industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
unidade fora de serviço
Common colloquial expression
Portugal
unidade incapacitada
Portuguese European usage, slightly more formal

Related Words

deactivatemalfunctionbreakdowndisabled equipmentunit repair

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of commission
down and out
not fit for service
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