engine failure

language: pt

definitions

  1. The sudden malfunction or complete stoppage of a vehicle's or aircraft's engine during operation, often leading to loss of power or control.
    pt: falha do motor
  2. A metaphorical term describing the critical breakdown or collapse of a system, project, or organization due to the failure of its central driving mechanism or key component.
    pt: colapso do sistema

examples

  1. They admitted that an engine failure caused the loss.

    Eles admitiram que uma falha no motor causou a perda.

  2. The company's rapid expansion led to an engine failure in its management structure.

    A rápida expansão da empresa levou a um colapso em sua estrutura de gestão.