unfinished operation

[ʌnˈfɪnɪʃt ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: unfinished operations
operação incompleta
1. A task, process, or procedure that has been started but not yet completed or concluded
The software crash left several unfinished operations in the database.
O travamento do software deixou várias operações incompletas no banco de dados.
2. In business or project management, work that remains pending or incomplete
We need to prioritize the unfinished operations before the deadline.
Precisamos priorizar as operações incompletas antes do prazo.
3. In computing, a process or transaction that did not reach its final state
The server recovered the unfinished operations after the system restart.
O servidor recuperou as operações incompletas após o reinício do sistema.
This term is primarily used in technical, business, and project management contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in software development, database management, and corporate project discussions. The concept reflects modern workplace challenges with incomplete tasks in fast-paced environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incomplete operationpending operationunfinished taskwork in progresspartial operation
Antonyms / Antônimos
completed operationfinished operationconcluded operationfinalized operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação incompleta
Most common term in business and technical contexts
General Brazilian
operação pendente
Used when referring to pending operations waiting to be completed
São Paulo
operação em andamento
Often used in business and project management contexts
Portugal
operação inacabada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Words

operationincompletependingwork in progresstask completiontransaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave something hanging
work in progress
tie up loose ends
unfinished business
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