pump cessation

[/pʌmp səˈseɪʃən/]
nounpl: pump cessations
parada da bomba
1. The stopping or halting of a pump's operation; the discontinuation of fluid or gas movement through a pumping system
The pump cessation occurred unexpectedly due to a power failure.
A parada da bomba ocorreu inesperadamente devido a uma falha de energia.
2. In medical contexts, the stopping of heart-lung machine operation during cardiac surgery
Pump cessation must be carefully monitored during the surgical procedure.
A parada da bomba deve ser cuidadosamente monitorada durante o procedimento cirúrgico.
3. In industrial settings, the intentional or unintentional shutdown of a pumping system
Emergency pump cessation prevented further damage to the pipeline.
A parada emergencial da bomba evitou danos adicionais ao encanamento.
This is a technical term primarily used in engineering, industrial, and medical fields. In Brazilian Portuguese medical contexts, especially in cardiac surgery, 'parada da circulação extracorpórea' (cessation of extracorporeal circulation) is the preferred specialized terminology. The term reflects international technical standardization in these professional domains.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pump shutdownpump stoppagepump failurepump deactivation
Antonyms / Antônimos
pump operationpump activationpump engagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parada da bomba
Standard term used in technical and medical contexts
Portugal
paragem da bomba
Portuguese European variant; 'paragem' is preferred over 'parada'
São Paulo
parada da bomba
Common in industrial and engineering sectors
Medical Portuguese (Brazil)
parada da circulação extracorpórea
More specific term used in cardiac surgery contexts

Related Words

pumpcessationshutdownfluid dynamicspumping systemmechanical failure

Related Idioms & Phrases

come to a halt
grind to a stop
bring to a standstill
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