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faulty connection

[/ˈfɔːlti kəˈnɛkʃən/]
nounpl: faulty connections
conexão defeituosa
1. An imperfect or defective link between two electrical, mechanical, or communication components that fails to function properly
The faulty connection caused the device to lose power intermittently.
A conexão defeituosa fez o dispositivo perder energia intermitentemente.
2. A relationship or association based on false, incorrect, or misleading information
The detective realized there was a faulty connection between the two suspects.
O detetive percebeu que havia uma ligação falha entre os dois suspeitos.
Synonyms
defective connectionpoor connectionbad connectionloose connectionbroken connection
Antonyms
solid connectionsecure connectionreliable connectionproper connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão defeituosa
Standard usage in technical and general contexts
São Paulo
conexão ruim
Common informal variant in São Paulo
Portugal
ligação defeituosa
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose the connection
fix the connection
bad wiring
technical glitch
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