disrupted operations
[dɪs'rʌptɪd ɑːpə'reɪʃənz]
noun phrase
operações interrompidas
1. A situation where normal business, organizational, or service activities are interrupted or stopped unexpectedly due to unforeseen circumstances
The strike caused disrupted operations across all manufacturing plants.
A greve causou operações interrompidas em todas as plantas de manufatura.
2. Temporary or prolonged cessation of regular functions or services in a company or institution
Disrupted operations resulted in delayed shipments and customer complaints.
As operações interrompidas resultaram em atrasos nas entregas e reclamações de clientes.
3. Loss of business continuity due to technical, environmental, or human factors
The power outage led to disrupted operations in the data center.
A queda de energia levou a operações interrompidas no centro de dados.
This term is heavily used in corporate, industrial, and service sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it frequently appears in business news, supply chain discussions, and during labor disputes. The phrase reflects modern concerns about operational resilience and business continuity planning, particularly important in multinational corporations operating in Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bring operations to a halt
grind to a halt
throw a wrench into operations
business as usual disrupted
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →