audio-only session
[ˈɔːdiəʊ ˈoʊnli ˈseʃən]
nounpl: audio-only sessions
sessão somente de áudio
1. A communication meeting or interaction conducted exclusively through audio without video or visual components
Due to poor internet connectivity, we switched to an audio-only session for the conference call.
Devido à conectividade fraca da internet, mudamos para uma sessão somente de áudio para a conferência telefônica.
2. In telecommunications or virtual meetings, a mode where participants communicate via voice alone
The webinar was held as an audio-only session to accommodate users with limited bandwidth.
O webinar foi realizado como uma sessão somente de áudio para acomodar usuários com largura de banda limitada.
3. A remote interaction format prioritizing voice communication without screen sharing or webcam feeds
Participants joined the audio-only session using their smartphones for maximum accessibility.
Os participantes se juntaram à sessão somente de áudio usando seus smartphones para máxima acessibilidade.
The term has become increasingly relevant in Brazilian and American business contexts since the COVID-19 pandemic normalized remote work. In Brazil, it is commonly used in tech companies and corporate environments. Americans often use this term interchangeably with 'phone call' or 'conference call,' though it specifically emphasizes the absence of video in a remote meeting context.
NYC Slang
audio-only call or voice-only meeting
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