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failed systems

[feɪld ˈsɪstəmz]
noun
sistemas falhados
1. Systems, structures, or processes that have ceased to function properly or have broken down
The failed systems in the hospital caused delays in patient care.
Os sistemas falhados no hospital causaram atrasos no atendimento aos pacientes.
2. Institutions or organizations that have not achieved their intended goals or have collapsed
Failed systems of government often lead to social unrest.
Os sistemas de governo falhados frequentemente levam a agitação social.
3. Technical infrastructure or software that is no longer operational
The IT department worked to restore the failed systems after the outage.
O departamento de TI trabalhou para restaurar os sistemas falhados após a queda.
Synonyms
broken systemscollapsed systemsdefunct systemsnon-functional systemsinoperative systems
Antonyms
working systemsfunctional systemsoperational systemseffective systemssuccessful systems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistemas falhados
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
sistemas falhados
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
sistemas que não funcionam
Alternative colloquial expression
General
sistemas que fracassaram
More formal alternative emphasizing failure or collapse

Related Idioms & Phrases

the system broke down
the system failed to deliver
a system in disrepair
a system that fell apart
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