turbulent force
[/ˈtɜːr.bjə.lənt fɔːrs/]
nounfemininepl: turbulent forces / forças turbulentas
força turbulenta
1. A chaotic, irregular, or disruptive force characterized by sudden changes and unpredictable behavior, often used in physics to describe fluid dynamics or metaphorically to describe social, political, or emotional upheaval
The turbulent force of the hurricane destroyed the coastal town.
A força turbulenta do furacão destruiu a cidade costeira.
2. In fluid mechanics, the chaotic motion of fluids involving irregular fluctuations and eddies
Engineers had to account for turbulent force when designing the dam.
Os engenheiros tiveram que levar em conta a força turbulenta ao projetar a barragem.
3. Metaphorically, a powerful disruptive influence or agent of change
The new policy became a turbulent force that shook the entire industry.
A nova política tornou-se uma força turbulenta que abalou toda a indústria.
The term 'turbulent force' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in scientific, engineering, and political discussions. In Brazil, it often appears in news media discussing social unrest or natural disasters. The expression has become increasingly metaphorical in contemporary usage, describing disruptive social or political movements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught in the turbulent force of change
ride out the turbulent force
swept away by turbulent forces
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