fault line

• Falha ou zona de fratura na crosta terrestre onde ocorreu movimento tectônico; em sentido figurado, ponto de fraqueza ou divisão em um sistema, organização ou relacionamento.

A fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust where tectonic movement has occurred, or metaphorically, a point of weakness or division in a system, organization, or relationship.

1. Geological fractureB2formal

   A fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust where tectonic movement has occurred.

   Falha geológica

   • The San Andreas Fault line is one of the most studied in the world.
   • Earthquakes often occur along active fault lines.
   • Geologists mapped the fault line to predict future seismic activity.

2. Division or weaknessC1formal

   A fundamental division or point of weakness in a system, organization, or relationship.

   Linha de fratura

   • The political fault line between the two parties deepened after the debate.
   • There is a clear fault line in the company's management structure.
   • Social fault lines often emerge during times of economic crisis.