partial service
[/ˈpɑːrʃəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/]
nounpl: partial services
serviço parcial
1. A service that is not complete or fully rendered; service provided for only part of the required scope or duration
The airline offered a partial service due to the strike, with reduced flight schedules.
A companhia aérea ofereceu um serviço parcial devido à greve, com horários de voo reduzidos.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the fulfillment of only some of the obligations specified in an agreement
The contractor received payment for partial service after completing only half of the renovation project.
O contratante recebeu pagamento pelo serviço parcial após completar apenas metade do projeto de reforma.
3. In utilities or infrastructure, the provision of service to only a portion of a service area or customer base
After the earthquake, the water company could only provide partial service to affected neighborhoods.
Após o terremoto, a companhia de água só conseguiu fornecer serviço parcial aos bairros afetados.
The term 'serviço parcial' is commonly used in Brazil in contexts of public transportation strikes, utility service disruptions, and construction contracts. It carries implications of temporary solutions and customer inconvenience. In both Brazilian and American contexts, partial service often triggers customer complaints and may involve rate adjustments or compensation.
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