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unplanned interruption

[/ʌnˈplænd ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/]
nounpl: unplanned interruptions
interrupção não planejada
1. An unexpected break or pause in an activity, event, or process that was not intentionally scheduled
The unplanned interruption during the presentation caused confusion among the audience.
A interrupção não planejada durante a apresentação causou confusão entre o público.
2. A sudden disturbance or disruption that occurs without prior notice or preparation
The power outage was an unplanned interruption to our work schedule.
A queda de energia foi uma interrupção não planejada em nosso cronograma de trabalho.
NYC Slang
unexpected shutdown
Synonyms
unexpected disruptionsudden breakunscheduled pauseunforeseen disturbanceunintended stoppage
Antonyms
planned interruptionscheduled breakanticipated pauseintentional stoppage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interrupção não planejada
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
interrupção inesperada
slightly more common colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
interrupção de surpresa
informal alternative
Portugal
interrupção não prevista
alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of the blue
come out of nowhere
thrown a curveball
derail the plan
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