failing enterprise

[/ˈfeɪlɪŋ ˈɛntərˌpraɪz/]
noun phrasepl: failing enterprises
empresa em falência / empreendimento fracassado
1. A business or commercial venture that is experiencing financial difficulties and is likely to cease operations or declare bankruptcy
The failing enterprise was unable to secure additional funding from investors.
A empresa em falência não conseguiu obter financiamento adicional dos investidores.
2. A project or undertaking that is not succeeding or producing expected results
The startup became a failing enterprise after losing its primary market share.
A startup tornou-se um empreendimento fracassado depois de perder sua fatia de mercado principal.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, 'failing enterprise' is a serious descriptor used in corporate restructuring discussions, legal proceedings, and financial reporting. In Brazil, there are specific legal frameworks (Lei de Falências) governing how such enterprises are handled. The term is often used in news media and business journalism to describe companies undergoing significant financial turmoil.
NYC Slang
dead in the water / going under / belly-up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
struggling businessinsolvent companybankrupt firmunsuccessful venturetroubled enterprise
Antonyms / Antônimos
thriving businesssuccessful enterpriseprofitable companyflourishing venture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empresa em falência / empreendimento fracassado
Standard usage in business and legal contexts
São Paulo
negócio fadado ao fracasso
Common in commercial and financial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
empresa quebrada
More colloquial, informal usage
Portugal
empresa em dificuldades / negócio falido
More formal legal terminology used in Portuguese law

Related Words

bankruptcyinsolvencybusiness failurefinancial distressliquidationreceivership

Related Idioms & Phrases

on its last legs
sinking ship
burning through capital
headed for the rocks
in dire straits
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