jeopardized delivery

[ˈdʒɛpərdaɪzd dɪˈlɪvəri]
noun phrasepl: jeopardized deliveries
entrega comprometida
1. A delivery of goods, services, or products that is at risk of not being completed on time or according to agreed specifications due to unforeseen circumstances or obstacles
The shipping delay jeopardized delivery of the medical supplies to the hospital.
O atraso no envio comprometeu a entrega dos suprimentos médicos ao hospital.
2. In business or legal contexts, a delivery situation where contractual obligations are in danger of being breached
The supplier's financial troubles resulted in a jeopardized delivery of the project materials.
Os problemas financeiros do fornecedor resultaram em uma entrega comprometida dos materiais do projeto.
This term is primarily used in business, logistics, and supply chain management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, companies often use 'entrega comprometida' when discussing supply chain issues with clients, while in the USA it's common in legal and contractual discussions regarding liability and breach of service agreements. The term reflects the growing importance of reliable logistics in e-commerce and international trade.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
at-risk deliverycompromised deliveryendangered deliverythreatened deliveryuncertain delivery
Antonyms / Antônimos
assured deliveryguaranteed deliverysecure deliveryreliable deliveryon-time delivery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrega comprometida
Standard term used in business and logistics contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
entrega em risco
Commonly used in commercial and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
entrega prejudicada
Alternative usage emphasizing damage or harm to the delivery process
Portugal
entrega comprometida
Same as Brazilian usage; formal business terminology

Related Words

supply chain disruptiondelivery delaylogistical challengebreach of contractfulfillment risk

Related Idioms & Phrases

in jeopardy
on thin ice
at stake
hung in the balance
touch and go
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