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
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