1. A business, military, or organizational activity that is no longer subject to proper management, oversight, or regulation; an operation that has exceeded its intended parameters or authority
The military operation became an out-of-control operation after communication with headquarters was lost.
A operação militar tornou-se uma operação descontrolada após a perda de comunicação com o quartel-general.
2. Any process or activity that functions in an unpredictable, chaotic, or dangerous manner without proper restraint
The startup's spending became an out-of-control operation, depleting the budget within months.
Os gastos da startup tornaram-se uma operação descontrolada, esgotando o orçamento em meses.