mass disengagement
[/mæs dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/]
nounpl: mass disengagements
desengajamento em massa
1. Large-scale withdrawal or detachment of a significant population from participation, involvement, or commitment to a cause, organization, system, or activity
The mass disengagement of voters from the political process has become a major concern for democratic institutions.
O desengajamento em massa dos eleitores do processo político tornou-se uma preocupação importante para as instituições democráticas.
2. Widespread loss of interest, motivation, or emotional connection among members of a group or community
Teachers reported mass disengagement among students following the transition to remote learning.
Professores relataram desengajamento em massa entre os alunos após a transição para o aprendizado remoto.
3. Collective breakdown of involvement in social, civic, or organizational participation
The company faced mass disengagement after announcing widespread layoffs.
A empresa enfrentou desengajamento em massa após anunciar demissões generalizadas.
The term 'mass disengagement' gained prominence in both American and Brazilian discourse during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in relation to workplace participation, student engagement in education, and civic involvement. In Brazil, it reflects broader concerns about social cohesion and institutional trust, while in the USA it often relates to political polarization and workplace dynamics. The term is frequently used in academic, journalistic, and organizational contexts.
NYC Slang
mass ghosting (in informal contexts referring to widespread abandonment of commitment)
Related Idioms & Phrases
vote with one's feet (mass disengagement through physical withdrawal)
lose the plot (when organizations experience mass disengagement)
jumping ship (individual acts contributing to mass disengagement)
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