monitor failure
[ˈmɑːnɪtər ˈfeɪljər]
nounpl: monitor failures
falha do monitor
1. A malfunction or breakdown of a display screen or monitoring device that prevents it from functioning properly
The monitor failure occurred during the critical presentation, leaving the audience unable to see the slides.
A falha do monitor ocorreu durante a apresentação crítica, deixando a plateia incapaz de ver os slides.
2. In medical contexts, a failure of equipment used to continuously observe and record a patient's vital signs
The monitor failure in the ICU alarmed the nurses, who immediately switched to manual vital sign checks.
A falha do monitor na UTI preocupou as enfermeiras, que imediatamente passaram a verificar manualmente os sinais vitais.
3. In industrial or technical settings, the breakdown of surveillance or control monitoring systems
The monitor failure at the factory led to a temporary halt in quality control operations.
A falha do monitor na fábrica levou a uma paralisação temporária das operações de controle de qualidade.
In both Brazilian and American technical environments, 'monitor failure' is commonly encountered terminology in IT support, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. In Brazil, IT professionals frequently use the English term directly or the Portuguese equivalent 'falha do monitor' interchangeably. In healthcare settings across both countries, monitor failures are treated seriously due to patient safety implications, often triggering immediate backup procedures.
NYC Slang
the monitor went down / the screen went dark
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