program failure

[ˈproʊɡræm ˈfeɪljər]
nounpl: program failures
falha de programa
1. A situation in which a computer program or software application stops functioning correctly or crashes unexpectedly
The program failure occurred during the data processing stage.
A falha de programa ocorreu durante o estágio de processamento de dados.
2. The inability of a software system to perform its intended functions due to bugs, errors, or system resource limitations
A program failure can result in data loss if the system is not backed up properly.
Uma falha de programa pode resultar em perda de dados se o sistema não for adequadamente salvo.
3. In project management, the unsuccessful completion or termination of a planned initiative or software development project
The program failure was attributed to poor planning and insufficient resources.
A falha do programa foi atribuída a um planejamento inadequado e recursos insuficientes.
In Brazil and the USA, 'program failure' is primarily used in technical and professional contexts, particularly in IT, software development, and project management. In the USA, informal variations like 'the app crashed' or 'it went down' are common in everyday speech. In Brazil, technical professionals use 'falha de programa' or 'falha do sistema' interchangeably, though 'erro no programa' is more colloquial. This term reflects the growing importance of technology literacy in modern business culture.
NYC Slang
the app went down / it crashed
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software crashsystem failureapplication errormalfunctionbugglitch
Antonyms / Antônimos
program successsuccessful executionproper functioningstable operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falha de programa
Standard term used in technology and IT sectors
São Paulo
falha do sistema
Alternative phrasing commonly used in tech companies and startups
Rio de Janeiro
erro no programa
Less formal alternative; emphasizes the error aspect
Portugal
falha do programa
Identical to Brazilian usage; standard technical terminology

Related Words

crashdebuggingerror handlingtroubleshootingsystem recoveryfault tolerance

Related Idioms & Phrases

the program went belly up
the system crashed and burned
something went wrong
it all fell apart
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