1. A system or mechanism that is unstable, inconsistent, or lacks firmness in its operation or decision-making
The company's wavering system of management led to confusion among employees.
O sistema vacilante de gestão da empresa causou confusão entre os funcionários.
2. In technical contexts, a system that exhibits fluctuation, oscillation, or instability in performance or output
The wavering system of the old machinery required constant adjustments.
O sistema vacilante da maquinaria antiga exigia ajustes constantes.