partner failure
[PAR-ner FAYL-yer]
nounpl: partner failures
falha do parceiro
1. The inability of a business partner, spouse, or collaborator to fulfill their obligations, responsibilities, or commitments in a relationship or agreement
The startup's partner failure forced them to seek new investors.
A falha do parceiro forçou a startup a buscar novos investidores.
2. In computing and networking, the failure or unavailability of a partner server or system in a clustered or redundant configuration
The database experienced partner failure and switched to the backup server.
O banco de dados experimentou falha do parceiro e mudou para o servidor de backup.
3. In personal relationships, the breakdown or inability of one's partner to meet emotional, financial, or practical needs
She felt devastated by her husband's partner failure during the crisis.
Ela se sentiu devastada pela falha do parceiro durante a crise.
In Brazilian business culture, partner failure is taken seriously as it affects not only financial stability but also personal reputation and trust networks. In the US, particularly in NYC, this term is commonly used in startup ecosystems and is often discussed in legal and financial contexts. The concept carries weight in both cultures due to the emphasis on relationship-based business dealings.
NYC Slang
partner ghosting / partner bail
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