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sudden termination

[ˈsʌd.ən ˌtɜr.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: sudden terminations
término abrupto
1. An abrupt or unexpected ending of something, such as employment, a contract, or a relationship
The sudden termination of the project left the team without direction.
O término abrupto do projeto deixou a equipe sem direção.
2. An immediate cessation of activity or service without prior notice
The sudden termination of the service caused inconvenience to many customers.
O término abrupto do serviço causou inconveniência a muitos clientes.
Synonyms
abrupt endingsudden cessationunexpected terminationabrupt termination
Antonyms
gradual terminationplanned endingnotice of termination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término abrupto
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
rescisão abrupta
Used specifically in employment contexts
Portugal
rescisão repentina
More formal legal terminology
Portugal
término repentino
General usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of the blue
without warning
at a moment's notice
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