service interruption

[ˈsɜːrvɪs ˌɪntərˈrʌpʃən]

nounpl: service interruptions

interrupção de serviço

1. A temporary cessation or disruption of a service that is normally provided to customers or users

The bank experienced a service interruption due to a system failure.

O banco sofreu uma interrupção de serviço devido a uma falha no sistema.

2. An unplanned or planned stoppage of utility services such as electricity, water, internet, or telecommunications

There will be a scheduled service interruption for maintenance on Friday night.

Haverá uma interrupção de serviço programada para manutenção na noite de sexta-feira.

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General Brazilian

interrupção de serviço

Most common term used in Brazil for any service disruption

São Paulo

falha de serviço

Also commonly used in business and technical contexts

Rio de Janeiro

interrupção de serviço

Standard usage in telecommunications and utilities

Portugal

interrupção de serviço

Standard European Portuguese term used for utility and service disruptions

service interruption notice

unplanned service interruption

scheduled service interruption

minimize service interruption

cause a service interruption

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