time-sensitive problem
[/taɪm ˈsɛnsətɪv ˈprɑbləm/]
nounpl: time-sensitive problems
problema sensível ao tempo
1. An issue or challenge that requires urgent resolution within a specific timeframe, where delays can significantly impact outcomes or consequences
The data breach was a time-sensitive problem that required immediate attention from the security team.
A violação de dados era um problema sensível ao tempo que exigia atenção imediata da equipe de segurança.
2. A situation in business, technology, or emergency management that cannot be effectively addressed if action is postponed
During the pandemic, vaccine distribution was a time-sensitive problem for governments worldwide.
Durante a pandemia, a distribuição de vacinas foi um problema sensível ao tempo para governos em todo o mundo.
This term is widely used in American corporate, technology, and emergency management contexts to emphasize urgency. In Brazil, while the formal translation is understood, the concept is often expressed more colloquially as 'problema urgente' or 'problema com prazo' in daily business communication. The English phrase 'time-sensitive' is frequently retained in Brazilian tech and startup ecosystems without translation.
NYC Slang
hot potato issue; rush job; now-or-never situation
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