1. A state of readiness or preparedness where one remains engaged and alert while awaiting something, rather than being passive or idle
During active waiting, employees stay prepared to respond to customer inquiries at any moment.
Durante a espera ativa, os funcionários permanecem preparados para responder às perguntas dos clientes a qualquer momento.
2. In medical or healthcare contexts, a period where a patient is monitored and ready for immediate intervention while waiting for a procedure or treatment
The patient was placed in active waiting before the surgery.
O paciente foi colocado em espera ativa antes da cirurgia.
3. In computing and programming, a process that continuously checks for a condition rather than being notified passively
The system uses active waiting to monitor for changes in the database.
O sistema usa espera ativa para monitorar mudanças no banco de dados.