severed communication
[ˈsɛvərd kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: severed communications
comunicação interrompida
1. The complete breakdown or termination of communication between two or more parties
After the argument, there was severed communication between the two companies for months.
Após a discussão, houve comunicação interrompida entre as duas empresas por meses.
2. A situation where contact, dialogue, or exchange of information has been deliberately cut off
The severed communication between the government and the protesters escalated tensions.
A comunicação interrompida entre o governo e os manifestantes escalou as tensões.
In Brazilian business culture, 'severed communication' is taken seriously as it often indicates formal relationship breakdown. In the USA, the term is frequently used in corporate, diplomatic, and personal contexts to describe complete cessation of contact. The concept is culturally sensitive in both regions, as it implies intentional disengagement rather than accidental loss of contact.
NYC Slang
the silent treatment / ghosting (in modern context)
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