interrupted communication
[ˌɪn.tə'ɹʌp.təd kə'mju.nɪ.keɪ.ʃən]
noun phrasepl: interrupted communications
comunicação interrompida
1. A failure or breakdown in the exchange of information, messages, or understanding between two or more parties, either temporarily or completely
The interrupted communication between the two departments led to misunderstandings about the project deadline.
A comunicação interrompida entre os dois departamentos levou a mal-entendidos sobre o prazo do projeto.
2. A conversation or dialogue that has been stopped, paused, or prevented from continuing naturally
Due to the power outage, there was interrupted communication during the online meeting.
Devido à queda de energia, houve comunicação interrompida durante a reunião online.
3. In telecommunications, a transmission that has been disconnected or cut off before completion
The interrupted communication caused the data transfer to fail.
A comunicação interrompida causou a falha na transferência de dados.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, interrupted communication is a common workplace issue, particularly relevant in modern remote work settings. In Brazil, there is often an emphasis on restoring 'diálogo' (dialogue) to resolve communication breakdowns, reflecting the culture's value on personal connection and relationship-building in professional environments.
NYC Slang
Lost connection / signal dropped / getting cut off
Related Idioms & Phrases
lost in translation
getting your wires crossed
talking past each other
breaking down in communication
falling through the cracks
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