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Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
midstream
The literal meaning refers to the physical center of a body of flowing water. In this context, it is a neutral descriptive term used in geography or navigation.
Metaphorically, midstream describes the middle of an activity, project, or conversation. This usage often carries a nuance of instability or interruption. When someone changes a plan midstream, it implies a sudden shift that may be disruptive or risky because the process has already gained momentum.
In business and professional contexts, it is frequently used to describe a pivot in strategy or a change in requirements after work has already begun. It is more evocative than simply saying 'in the middle of,' as it suggests being 'carried along' by a current of events that is difficult to stop or redirect.
Meanings
Examples
The boat drifted toward the midstream of the river.
I cannot change the project requirements midstream.
He stopped talking midstream as if he had forgotten his point.
The swimmer struggled to stay afloat in the midstream.
We are already midstream in the negotiations and cannot back out now.
I realized I made a mistake midstream through the presentation.