weakened sections

language: en

definitions

  1. Specific parts of a physical barrier, fortification, or structure that have been damaged, eroded, or compromised, making them susceptible to breach or collapse.
    en: Specific parts of a physical barrier, fortification, or structure that have been damaged, eroded, or compromised, making them susceptible to breach or collapse.
  2. Distinct areas of any constructed object or material that have lost durability or stability due to age, stress, or external damage.
    en: Distinct areas of any constructed object or material that have lost durability or stability due to age, stress, or external damage.
  3. Vulnerable areas within an abstract system, strategy, or organization where resistance is minimal or failure is most likely to occur.
    en: Vulnerable areas within an abstract system, strategy, or organization where resistance is minimal or failure is most likely to occur.

examples

  1. The Zhou army launched a massive assault through the weakened sections of the wall.

    The Zhou army launched a massive assault through the weakened sections of the wall.

  2. Engineers inspected the weakened sections of the bridge before allowing traffic to resume.

    Engineers inspected the weakened sections of the bridge before allowing traffic to resume.

  3. The competitor exploited the weakened sections of our supply chain to gain market advantage.

    The competitor exploited the weakened sections of our supply chain to gain market advantage.