async call

[/ˈeɪsɪŋk kɔːl/]
nounpl: async calls
chamada assíncrona
1. A function or method call in programming that executes without blocking the main thread, allowing other code to run while waiting for the result
The application uses an async call to fetch data from the server without freezing the user interface.
A aplicação usa uma chamada assíncrona para buscar dados do servidor sem congelar a interface do usuário.
2. A non-blocking operation that returns control to the caller immediately while the operation completes in the background
Making an async call to the database allows the program to handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Fazer uma chamada assíncrona ao banco de dados permite que o programa manipule múltiplas requisições simultaneamente.
In Brazilian tech communities, 'chamada assíncrona' or 'async call' is fundamental to modern web development. The English term 'async call' is widely used in code comments and documentation, even in Portuguese-speaking development teams. This reflects the global nature of software development where English technical terminology dominates, especially in JavaScript, Python, and Java ecosystems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
asynchronous callnon-blocking callasync request
Antonyms / Antônimos
synchronous callblocking callsync call

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chamada assíncrona
Standard technical term used in development communities
São Paulo
chamada assíncrona / async call
Tech hub often uses English term directly in professional contexts
Portugal
chamada assíncrona
Portuguese developers use the translated term or English original
USA
async call
English term predominantly used; rarely translated in technical documentation

Related Words

promisecallbackasync/awaitconcurrencyasynchronous programmingevent loopnon-blocking I/O

Related Idioms & Phrases

fire and forget (async call pattern)
promise-based async call
callback-based async call
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