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faulty bracket

[ˈfɔːlti ˈbrækɪt]
nounpl: faulty brackets
suporte defeituoso
1. A bracket or support structure that is defective, damaged, or not functioning properly, often used in construction, engineering, or mechanical contexts
The faulty bracket caused the shelf to collapse.
O suporte defeituoso causou o colapso da prateleira.
2. In computing or programming, an incorrect or improperly placed bracket symbol that causes syntax errors
The faulty bracket in the code prevented the program from compiling.
O colchete defeituoso no código impediu a compilação do programa.
Synonyms
defective bracketbroken bracketdamaged bracketmalfunctioning bracket
Antonyms
sound bracketfunctional bracketworking bracket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
suporte defeituoso
Most common usage
São Paulo
suporte com defeito
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
suporte avariado
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

structural weakness
point of failure
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