interrupted meeting
[/ˌɪn.tə.ˈrʌp.tɪd ˈmi.tɪŋ/]
nounpl: interrupted meetings
reunião interrompida
1. A formal or informal gathering of people that was stopped or suspended before its scheduled end or completion
The interrupted meeting left many questions unanswered.
A reunião interrompida deixou muitas questões sem resposta.
2. A session that was broken up by external events, technical issues, or unexpected circumstances
Due to the fire alarm, we had an interrupted meeting that lasted only ten minutes.
Devido ao alarme de incêndio, tivemos uma reunião interrompida que durou apenas dez minutos.
In Brazilian corporate culture, interrupted meetings are common due to traffic, technical issues with video conferencing, or unexpected urgent matters. The phrase is frequently used in business Portuguese to indicate meetings that require rescheduling. In the USA, particularly in NYC's fast-paced business environment, interrupted meetings are often discussed casually and rescheduled quickly through digital scheduling tools.
NYC Slang
blown meeting / meeting that got cut short
Related Idioms & Phrases
the meeting was cut short
the meeting fell through
the meeting was called off
the meeting didn't go as planned
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