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.