hindered operation
[ˈhɪndərd ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: hindered operations
operação impedida
1. A business, mechanical, or functional process that is obstructed, delayed, or prevented from functioning normally or at full capacity
The manufacturing plant's hindered operation resulted in delayed product shipments.
A operação impedida da fábrica resultou em atrasos nas remessas de produtos.
2. In legal or insurance contexts, a situation where normal business activities are substantially interrupted or compromised
Due to the storm, the hospital reported hindered operation of its emergency services.
Devido à tempestade, o hospital relatou operação impedida de seus serviços de emergência.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian business, insurance, and legal documents, particularly in claims related to business interruption insurance (seguro de interrupção de negócios). In the USA, it's common in operational and emergency management contexts. The phrase carries formal, technical connotations and is typically used in professional rather than casual communication.
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