sudden postponement

[/ˈsʌd.ən pəˈspoʊn.mənt/]
nounpl: sudden postponements
adiamento repentino
1. An unexpected or abrupt delay or rescheduling of a planned event, meeting, or activity
The sudden postponement of the concert disappointed thousands of fans who had already purchased tickets.
O adiamento repentino do concerto decepcionou milhares de fãs que já tinha comprado ingressos.
2. An unanticipated deferral that occurs without prior warning or notice
The sudden postponement of the trial caught everyone off guard.
O adiamento repentino do julgamento pegou todos de surpresa.
In Brazilian culture, sudden postponements are often communicated through social media and news outlets. In the USA, particularly in NYC, such announcements typically come through official channels and may warrant legal/contractual considerations. The term reflects modern event management challenges where unforeseen circumstances require rapid decision-making.
NYC Slang
last-minute push-back / sudden bump
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abrupt postponementunexpected delaylast-minute postponementsudden deferralhasty postponement
Antonyms / Antônimos
scheduled postponementplanned postponementadvance noticeconfirmationproceeding as scheduled

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adiamento repentino
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
adiamento de última hora
Common colloquial variation
São Paulo
adiamento inesperado
Formal business context preference
Portugal
adiamento súbito
European Portuguese variation

Related Words

postponedelayrescheduleadjournmentdefermentcancellationlast-minute change

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the eleventh hour
without warning
out of the blue
when least expected
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