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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
display failurescreen malfunctionmonitor breakdowndisplay malfunction
Antonyms / Antônimos
monitor functionalityproper operationnormal display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha do monitor
Standard term used across all Brazil
São Paulo
falha do monitor / defeito no monitor
Both terms are commonly used in business and technology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
falha do monitor
Standard usage in technical and healthcare settings
Portugal
falha do ecrã / avaria do monitor
Portuguese uses 'ecrã' for screen and 'avaria' for breakdown/failure

Related Words

hardware failuretechnical malfunctiondisplay devicetroubleshootingtechnical supportsystem crash

Related Idioms & Phrases

the monitor went dark
the screen went blank
technical difficulties
equipment failure
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