network failure

[ˈnɛt.wɜrk ˈfeɪl.jər]
nounpl: network failures
falha de rede
1. A disruption or breakdown in a computer network's ability to transmit data or maintain connectivity between devices
The network failure caused the entire office to lose internet access for two hours.
A falha de rede causou a perda de acesso à internet em todo o escritório por duas horas.
2. The inability of network infrastructure to function properly due to hardware damage, software errors, or connectivity issues
We experienced a network failure when the main server went down unexpectedly.
Experimentamos uma falha de rede quando o servidor principal caiu inesperadamente.
In Brazilian corporate environments, network failures are often referred to colloquially as 'a rede caiu' (the network fell/went down). In the USA, IT professionals use 'network failure' or 'outage' interchangeably. This term has become increasingly important in business culture as remote work has expanded, making network reliability critical to operations.
NYC Slang
The network's down / We got no connection / The system crashed
Synonyms / Sinônimos
connectivity lossnetwork outagesystem failureinternet disruptionconnection breakdown
Antonyms / Antônimos
network stabilityconnectivity successseamless connectionstable network

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha de rede
Standard term used across Brazil in professional and technical contexts
São Paulo
falha de rede / erro de conexão
Both terms are commonly used in business and technology sectors
Rio de Janeiro
falha de rede
Standard usage, sometimes informally called 'a rede caiu' (the network went down)
Portugal
falha de rede
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; formal technical term used consistently

Related Words

downtimelatencybandwidthrouterserverpacket lossfirewalltroubleshooting

Related Idioms & Phrases

the network went down
lost connectivity
internet went out
server is down
experiencing technical difficulties
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