replacement service
[rɪˈpleɪsmənt ˈsɜːrvɪs]
nounpl: replacement services
serviço de substituição
1. A service provided to replace a defective, damaged, or worn-out product with a new or refurbished one
The company offers a replacement service for any device that fails within the warranty period.
A empresa oferece um serviço de substituição para qualquer dispositivo que falhar durante o período de garantia.
2. A temporary service that takes over the functions of a suspended or unavailable service
During the renovation, a replacement service was provided to ensure continuous operations.
Durante a reforma, um serviço de substituição foi fornecido para garantir operações contínuas.
3. A personnel service that provides temporary staff to cover for absent employees
The hospital uses a replacement service to find nurses when regular staff call in sick.
O hospital utiliza um serviço de substituição para encontrar enfermeiras quando a equipe regular falta.
In Brazil, replacement services are commonly offered for electronics and consumer goods due to high product failure rates. In the USA, replacement services are integral to warranty programs and customer service expectations, particularly in the tech industry. The term reflects modern consumer protection standards in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under replacement service
covered by replacement service
eligible for replacement service
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