program discontinuation

[ˈproʊɡræm ˌdɪs.kən.tɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: program discontinuations
descontinuação de programa
1. The official termination or cessation of a program, project, or service that was previously in operation
The program discontinuation was announced due to budget cuts.
A descontinuação do programa foi anunciada devido aos cortes orçamentários.
2. The process of ending the implementation or support of a software, educational, or organizational program
The company issued a notice regarding the program discontinuation effective next quarter.
A empresa emitiu um aviso sobre a descontinuação do programa a partir do próximo trimestre.
In Brazilian business and government contexts, 'descontinuação de programa' is the formal term used in official announcements and policy documents. In the USA, this term is commonly used in corporate, educational, and software industry settings. The announcement of program discontinuation often involves formal notice periods and stakeholder communication strategies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
program terminationprogram cancellationcessation of programprogram closure
Antonyms / Antônimos
program continuationprogram expansionprogram launchprogram renewal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descontinuação de programa
Most common and formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
descontinuação do programa
Standard usage with definite article
São Paulo
encerramento do programa
Alternative term more commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
interrupção do programa
Portuguese variant; may also use 'cessação do programa'

Related Words

discontinueterminationcancellationsuspensionphase-outwind-downdeactivation

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull the plug on a program
kill a program
wind down a program
phase out a program
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