outside force
[/ˈaʊtsaɪd fɔːrs/]
nounpl: outside forces
força externa
1. A power, influence, or agent that originates from beyond a particular system, organization, or individual and acts upon it
The company's failure was attributed to outside forces beyond their control.
O fracasso da empresa foi atribuído a forças externas fora de seu controle.
2. In physics, a force applied to an object from an external source
An outside force is needed to change the object's direction of motion.
Uma força externa é necessária para alterar a direção do movimento do objeto.
3. External interference or intervention, particularly in political or social contexts
The government blamed outside forces for stirring up unrest.
O governo culpou forças externas por provocar agitação.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, political, and academic discourse to explain circumstances beyond one's control. It reflects a cultural acknowledgment of external factors in explaining outcomes. In the USA, it's frequently used in sports, politics, and corporate contexts to describe interference or circumstances external to the primary entity being discussed.
NYC Slang
outside pressure / outside heat
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