uncontrolled systems

[ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊld ˈsɪs.təmz]
noun phrasepl: uncontrolled systems
sistemas não controlados
1. Systems or processes that operate without regulatory mechanisms, supervision, or management constraints
The uncontrolled systems in the factory led to safety hazards and environmental pollution.
Os sistemas não controlados na fábrica causaram riscos de segurança e poluição ambiental.
2. In technical or scientific contexts, systems that lack feedback mechanisms or regulatory controls
Uncontrolled systems in the experiment produced unpredictable and chaotic results.
Os sistemas não controlados no experimento produziram resultados imprevisíveis e caóticos.
3. Organizations, processes, or environments operating without proper governance or oversight
The company's uncontrolled systems resulted in financial mismanagement and fraud.
Os sistemas não controlados da empresa resultaram em má gestão financeira e fraude.
In Brazilian business and technical contexts, this phrase is frequently used to describe organizational dysfunction or technical failures. It reflects cultural concerns about bureaucratic efficiency and safety standards. The term gained prominence in discussions about corporate governance and environmental accountability in Brazil.
NYC Slang
systems running wild
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unregulated systemsungoverned systemsunmanaged systemschaotic systemslawless systems
Antonyms / Antônimos
controlled systemsregulated systemsmanaged systemsgoverned systemssupervised systems

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistemas não controlados
Standard formal usage in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
sistemas descontrolados
Alternative form commonly used in business environment, slightly more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
sistemas sem controle
Simplified form, common in informal speech
Portugal
sistemas incontrolados
European Portuguese preference for 'incontrolados' over 'não controlados'

Related Words

control mechanismregulatory frameworkoversightgovernancefeedback systemmanagement

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of control systems
systems in free fall
systems gone haywire
systems without checks and balances
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