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extended interruption

[ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən]
nounpl: extended interruptions
interrupção prolongada
1. A long or lengthy break in continuity, service, activity, or process
The extended interruption of the power supply lasted for three days.
A interrupção prolongada do fornecimento de energia durou três dias.
2. A protracted pause or suspension of work, communication, or normal operations
Due to the extended interruption in the project, we had to reschedule the deadline.
Devido à interrupção prolongada no projeto, tivemos que remarcar o prazo.
Synonyms
prolonged interruptionextended breaklengthy suspensionprotracted pauseextended outage
Antonyms
continuityseamless operationuninterrupted servicecontinuous flow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interrupção prolongada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
interrupção prolongada; parada prolongada
Both terms commonly used
São Paulo
interrupção prolongada; falha prolongada
Technical contexts may use 'falha prolongada'
Portugal
interrupção prolongada; suspensão prolongada
Both terms acceptable; 'suspensão' more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a break in the action
downtime
out of service for an extended period
prolonged blackout
service disruption
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