sudden service interruption
[/ˈsʌdən ˈsɜrvɪs ˌɪntərʌpʃən/]
nounpl: sudden service interruptions
interrupção súbita de serviço
1. An unexpected and abrupt cessation or disruption of a service that was previously functioning, causing inconvenience to users or customers
The sudden service interruption left thousands of customers without internet access for hours.
A interrupção súbita de serviço deixou milhares de clientes sem acesso à internet por horas.
2. In telecommunications and utilities, an unplanned outage affecting service delivery
The power company apologized for the sudden service interruption caused by a transformer failure.
A empresa de energia pediu desculpas pela interrupção súbita de serviço causada pela falha de um transformador.
In Brazil, sudden service interruptions in utilities (electricity, internet, water) are common topics of complaint and discussion on social media. Companies are expected to provide explanations and compensation. In the USA, particularly in NYC, service interruptions are frequent with subways and utilities, and are often referred to casually as 'outages' or 'the system going down.' Both cultures expect prompt communication from service providers during such incidents.
NYC Slang
service went down; the service took a hit; service got knocked out
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