prevented operation
[prɪˈventɪd ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: prevented operations
operação impedida
1. An action, process, or business activity that has been stopped, blocked, or hindered from proceeding or functioning
The prevented operation resulted in significant financial losses for the company.
A operação impedida resultou em perdas financeiras significativas para a empresa.
2. In medical or technical contexts, a procedure or function that was halted before completion
The prevented operation allowed doctors to reassess the patient's condition.
A operação impedida permitiu aos médicos reavaliar a condição do paciente.
3. In military or law enforcement context, a planned action that was successfully interrupted
The prevented operation helped authorities stop the criminal network.
A operação impedida ajudou as autoridades a interromper a rede criminosa.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business, medical, and law enforcement contexts. In Brazil, regulatory and safety agencies frequently report on prevented operations related to clandestine activities, unsafe procedures, or criminal enterprises. The phrase carries neutral to positive connotations when prevention is the goal (safety, security), but may carry negative connotations when referring to legitimate business interruptions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to prevent an operation from proceeding
a prevented operation gone wrong
in light of the prevented operation
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