assign write permissions
[/əˈsaɪn raɪt pərˈmɪʃənz/]
verb phrase
atribuir permissões de escrita
1. To grant or delegate the ability for a user, group, or process to modify, edit, or create files or resources on a computer system or network
The administrator will assign write permissions to the marketing team so they can edit the shared documents.
O administrador vai atribuir permissões de escrita ao time de marketing para que possam editar os documentos compartilhados.
2. To set access control rules that allow specific users to perform write operations on protected resources
You must assign write permissions to the directory before users can save files there.
Você deve atribuir permissões de escrita ao diretório antes que os usuários possam salvar arquivos lá.
This is technical IT terminology that is standardized across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. The phrase is commonly used in corporate IT departments, educational institutions, and software development environments. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in companies with strong tech sectors in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. The concept reflects global computing practices and is used identically in professional settings across both continents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lock and key - restricting access by not assigning write permissions
give someone the green light - assign permissions to proceed with modifications
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