work disruption
[/wɜːrk dɪsˈrʌpʃən/]
nounpl: work disruptions
interrupção do trabalho
1. An interruption or disturbance that prevents normal work activities from continuing
The power outage caused a significant work disruption that lasted several hours.
A queda de energia causou uma interrupção do trabalho que durou várias horas.
2. A strike, labor action, or employee protest that halts or impedes business operations
The union organized a work disruption to demand better working conditions.
O sindicato organizou uma interrupção do trabalho para exigir melhores condições de trabalho.
3. Any unforeseen event or circumstance that affects workplace productivity
Social media distractions are a common source of work disruption in modern offices.
As distrações das redes sociais são uma fonte comum de interrupção do trabalho em escritórios modernos.
In Brazil, work disruptions often relate to labor strikes (greves) organized by unions, particularly in public sectors and transportation. The term is frequently used in media coverage of labor disputes and workplace incidents. In the USA, the phrase encompasses both intentional labor actions and unplanned operational interruptions, reflecting a broader business context.
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