failed system
[ˈfeɪld ˈsɪstəm]
noun phrasepl: failed systems
sistema falho
1. a system or organized structure that has not performed its intended function or has broken down completely
The failed system of public transportation left thousands of commuters stranded.
O sistema falho de transporte público deixou milhares de passageiros retidos.
2. an institution or organizational framework that has ceased to work effectively or meet its objectives
Critics argue that the educational system is a failed system that needs complete reform.
Os críticos argumentam que o sistema educacional é um sistema falho que precisa de reforma completa.
3. a technical or mechanical structure that has malfunctioned or ceased operating
The failed system caused a complete shutdown of the factory.
O sistema falho causou um encerramento completo da fábrica.
In Brazil and the United States, 'failed system' is commonly used in political discourse, particularly when discussing education, healthcare, criminal justice, and public services. It reflects frustration with institutional inadequacies and is frequently invoked in social movements and reform debates.
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