not fully closed
[nɑt ˈfʊli kloʊzd]
adjective phrase
não totalmente fechado
1. partially open; not completely shut or sealed
The door was not fully closed, so I could hear the conversation from the hallway.
A porta estava não totalmente fechada, então eu conseguia ouvir a conversa do corredor.
2. left with a gap or opening; ajar
The window was not fully closed during the storm.
A janela estava não totalmente fechada durante a tempestade.
3. incomplete or unfinished in terms of closure
The deal was not fully closed due to pending negotiations.
O negócio estava não totalmente fechado devido às negociações pendentes.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, describing something as 'not fully closed' can imply carelessness or an invitation for further action. In business contexts, 'not fully closed' refers to incomplete deals or transactions, which is critical terminology in corporate environments.
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