failed strike

[/feɪld straɪk/]
nounpl: failed strikes
greve fracassada
1. A labor action or work stoppage that does not achieve its intended goals or demands
The failed strike resulted in workers returning without any wage increases.
A greve fracassada resultou em trabalhadores retornando sem aumentos salariais.
2. An unsuccessful attempt to attack or hit something
The boxer's failed strike left him vulnerable to a counterattack.
O golpe fracassado do boxeador o deixou vulnerável a um contra-ataque.
3. A military operation that does not succeed in its objective
The failed strike on the enemy position forced a strategic retreat.
O ataque fracassado à posição inimiga forçou uma retirada estratégica.
In Brazilian labor contexts, a failed strike is a significant issue that can affect workers' morale and union credibility. The term is commonly used in discussions about labor rights, worker organization, and industrial relations. In the USA, this term is frequently used in both labor disputes and military contexts.
NYC Slang
a botched strike; a swing and a miss
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unsuccessful strikeabortive strikeineffective strikethwarted strike
Antonyms / Antônimos
successful strikeeffective strikeaccomplished strikevictorious strike

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
greve fracassada
standard term used in labor contexts
Rio de Janeiro
greve fracassada
common usage in labor union discussions
São Paulo
greve fracassada
widely used in industrial and business contexts
Portugal
greve falhada
European Portuguese prefers 'falhada' over 'fracassada'

Related Words

labor strikework stoppagelabor disputewalkoutstrike actionindustrial action

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back empty-handed
fight a losing battle
fail to deliver
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