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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLogistical hitch
/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪ.kəl hɪtʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A temporary interruption, delay, or problem in the organization and implementation of a complex operation.
"A minor logistical hitch delayed the delivery of the conference materials by two hours." - 2
An unexpected mechanical or administrative obstacle in transporting resources or personnel.
"We encountered a logistical hitch at customs that required extra documentation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'logistical', derived from the French 'logistique' (referring to the military science of quartermastering and supply, ultimately from Greek 'logistikos' meaning calculating) and 'hitch', an Old English word of uncertain origin meaning a sudden halt or catch. Together, the compound phrase emerged in the mid-20th century to describe minor operational delays in planning and execution.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Logistical hitch" is said worldwide
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problème logistique
Transliteration: pʁɔ.blɛm lɔ.ʒis.tik
"Un petit problème logistique a retardé notre départ."
logistische Schwierigkeit
Transliteration: loˈɡɪstɪʃə ˈʃviːʁɪçkaɪt
"Eine logistische Schwierigkeit verzögerte den Transport."
intoppo logistico
Transliteration: inˈtɔp.po loˈdʒi.sti.ko
"C'è stato un piccolo intoppo logistico."
contratiempo logístico
Transliteration: kontɾaˈtjempo xoˈxistiko
"Tuvimos un pequeño contratiempo logístico con el envío."
impedimento logístico
Transliteration: ĩ.pe.diˈmẽ.tu loˈʒis.ti.ku
"O evento sofreu um impedimento logístico menor."
रसद संबंधी बाधा
Transliteration: rasad sambandhi badha
"एक छोटी रसद संबंधी बाधा के कारण देरी हुई।"
后勤小故障
Transliteration: hòuqín xiǎo gùzhàng
"由于后勤小故障，会议推迟了。"
물류 차질
Transliteration: mullyu chajil
"작은 물류 차질로 인해 배송이 지연되었습니다."
物流上の障害
Transliteration: butsuryū-jō no shōgai
"ちょっとした物流上の障害が発生しました。"
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