random strike

[/ˈrændəm straɪk/]
nounpl: random strikes
greve aleatória
1. An unplanned or spontaneous labor action by workers, often without formal union organization or advance notice
The factory workers organized a random strike to protest unsafe working conditions.
Os trabalhadores da fábrica organizaram uma greve aleatória para protestar contra as condições inseguras de trabalho.
2. An unexpected or impromptu attack or assault
Security was increased after the random strike on the government building.
A segurança foi aumentada após o ataque aleatório ao prédio do governo.
3. In gaming or sports, an unpredictable or chance-based action or attack
The player used a random strike ability that had unpredictable damage.
O jogador usou uma habilidade de ataque aleatório que tinha dano imprevisível.
In Brazil, the term 'greve aleatória' or 'greve selvagem' is often used in labor contexts to describe spontaneous worker actions outside formal union channels. This reflects Brazil's significant labor movement history. In the USA, 'wildcat strike' is the more commonly used term in industrial and labor relations contexts, particularly in Northeast and Midwest manufacturing regions.
NYC Slang
wildcat strike (commonly used in labor contexts)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wildcat strikespontaneous strikeunplanned strikesudden attack
Antonyms / Antônimos
scheduled strikeplanned actionorganized strike

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
greve aleatória
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
greve de surpresa
Common variant emphasizing the surprise element
Rio de Janeiro
greve selvagem
Alternative term referring to unorganized labor actions
Portugal
greve aleatória
Similar usage but less common than 'greve selvagem'

Related Words

labor actionprotestwalkoutstrike actionlabor disputewildcat

Related Idioms & Phrases

call a random strike
engage in a random strike
launch a random strike
random strike action
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