unscheduled cut
[ən-ˈske-jəld ˈkət]
nounpl: unscheduled cuts
corte não programado
1. An unexpected interruption or reduction in service, supply, or broadcast that was not planned in advance
The power company announced an unscheduled cut in electricity due to the storm.
A companhia de energia anunciou um corte não programado de eletricidade devido à tempestade.
2. In media/broadcasting: an unplanned interruption or transition between scenes or segments
There was an unscheduled cut during the live broadcast that confused the viewers.
Houve um corte não programado durante a transmissão ao vivo que confundiu os espectadores.
3. In utilities: an abrupt cessation of water, gas, or electricity supply without prior notice
Residents complained about the unscheduled cut in water supply last week.
Os moradores reclamaram do corte não programado no fornecimento de água na semana passada.
In Brazil, unscheduled cuts are common complaints, especially regarding electricity and water supply in urban areas. The term reflects frustration with inadequate infrastructure planning. In the USA, such interruptions are less frequent in developed areas but more common during extreme weather events. In broadcasting contexts, unscheduled cuts are considered technical failures and are typically apologized for on air.
NYC Slang
unplanned blackout / surprise outage
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