active interrupt
[/ˈæktɪv ˈɪntərʌpt/]
nounpl: active interrupts
interrupção ativa
1. In computing, a hardware or software signal that immediately halts the current process or operation to allow the processor to handle a more urgent task
The system uses an active interrupt to prioritize real-time data processing over background tasks.
O sistema utiliza uma interrupção ativa para priorizar o processamento de dados em tempo real sobre as tarefas de segundo plano.
2. A signal that actively triggers a response in a computer system rather than being passively checked
The keyboard input generated an active interrupt that paused the current application immediately.
A entrada do teclado gerou uma interrupção ativa que pausou imediatamente a aplicação atual.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computer science, software engineering, and systems programming contexts. It is widely understood in both American and Brazilian tech communities and is largely language-independent in professional settings where English technical terminology dominates.
Related Idioms & Phrases
handle an active interrupt
service an active interrupt
mask an active interrupt
raise an active interrupt
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