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impair terminal functionality

[ɪmˈpɛr ˈtɜrmɪnəl fʌŋkʃənˈælɪti]
verb phrase
comprometer a funcionalidade do terminal
1. To damage, weaken, or reduce the ability of a terminal device or system to perform its intended functions
The malware was designed to impair terminal functionality and prevent users from accessing the system.
O malware foi projetado para comprometer a funcionalidade do terminal e impedir que os usuários acessassem o sistema.
2. To negatively affect the operational capacity of endpoint devices in a network
The power surge threatened to impair terminal functionality across all workstations.
O pico de energia ameaçava comprometer a funcionalidade do terminal em todas as estações de trabalho.
Synonyms
degrade terminal performancediminish system capabilitiesweaken endpoint operationscompromise device functionality
Antonyms
enhance terminal functionalityimprove system performanceoptimize endpoint operationsstrengthen device capabilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometer a funcionalidade do terminal
Standard term used in IT contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
prejudicar o funcionamento do terminal
Alternative phrasing commonly used in tech industry
Portugal
prejudicar a funcionalidade do terminal
European Portuguese variant with slight terminological differences

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throw a wrench in the works
throw a monkey wrench into the system
put the system out of commission
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