non-functioning window
[nɑn ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈwɪndoʊ]
nounpl: non-functioning windows
janela não funcionante
1. a window that is broken, stuck, or unable to open, close, or operate properly
The landlord refused to fix the non-functioning window in my apartment, so I couldn't get any fresh air.
O proprietário recusou-se a consertar a janela não funcionante no meu apartamento, então não conseguia ar fresco.
2. a window with damaged glass, locks, or frame mechanisms that prevent normal operation
The non-functioning window made the room cold during winter because it wouldn't seal properly.
A janela não funcionante deixava o quarto frio durante o inverno porque não vedava adequadamente.
3. in computing, a software window that is unresponsive or not displaying correctly
A non-functioning window appeared on my screen and I had to force quit the application.
Uma janela não funcionante apareceu na minha tela e tive que forçar o encerramento do aplicativo.
In Brazil, maintenance issues like non-functioning windows are commonly a point of dispute between tenants and landlords. In NYC, non-functioning windows in rental properties are typically considered a violation of housing codes, and landlords are legally required to repair them promptly. The term reflects the importance of building maintenance standards in urban living environments.
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