thwarted operation
[ˈθwɔːrtɪd ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: thwarted operations
operação frustrada
1. A planned action, mission, or business venture that has been prevented from succeeding or has been blocked by obstacles or opposition
The military's thwarted operation to capture the suspect resulted in a strategic retreat.
A operação frustrada da polícia para capturar o suspeito resultou em um recuo estratégico.
2. An initiative or plan that failed to achieve its intended objectives due to external interference or poor execution
The company's thwarted operation to enter the Asian market cost them millions in lost investments.
A operação frustrada da empresa para entrar no mercado asiático custou-lhe milhões em investimentos perdidos.
3. In espionage or military contexts, a covert mission that was discovered and stopped before completion
Intelligence agencies celebrated the thwarted operation that prevented a potential terrorist attack.
As agências de inteligência comemoraram a operação frustrada que impediu um possível ataque terrorista.
In Brazilian and American media, this term is frequently used in news reports about law enforcement actions, military interventions, and corporate ventures. In Brazil, 'operação frustrada' is particularly common in police reports (operações da polícia) and news broadcasts. The term carries connotations of dramatic failure and is often used to emphasize the significance of what was prevented or blocked.
NYC Slang
bust operation, botched op, failed operation
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