disconnected unit
[dɪs.kəˈnɛk.tɪd ˈju.nɪt]
nounpl: disconnected units
unidade desconectada
1. A separate component, module, or element that is not physically or functionally linked to a main system or network
The disconnected unit needs to be reintegrated into the main system.
A unidade desconectada precisa ser reintegrada ao sistema principal.
2. An isolated part of an organization, department, or structure that operates independently without coordination with others
The disconnected unit in the warehouse operates without input from headquarters.
A unidade desconectada no armazém funciona sem comunicação com a matriz.
3. In computing and telecommunications, a device or system that has lost connection to a network
The disconnected unit will automatically attempt to reconnect when the network is available.
A unidade desconectada tentará se reconectar automaticamente quando a rede estiver disponível.
In Brazilian corporate and technical environments, 'unidade desconectada' is commonly used to describe departments or systems that lack communication with central operations. This reflects concerns in larger organizations about organizational silos and integration challenges. In the USA, the term is primarily used in IT and engineering contexts.
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