auto-update

[/ˈɔːtoʊ ʌpˈdeɪt/]
noun/verbpl: auto-updates
atualização automática
1. A feature or process in software that automatically downloads and installs updates without requiring manual user intervention
The application has an auto-update feature that keeps it current with the latest security patches.
O aplicativo possui uma função de atualização automática que o mantém atualizado com os patches de segurança mais recentes.
2. To automatically update software, system, or application to a newer version
Your phone will auto-update to the new operating system tonight.
Seu telefone será atualizado automaticamente para o novo sistema operacional esta noite.
In Brazil, particularly in tech-savvy communities in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the English term 'auto-update' is frequently used in tech discussions alongside its Portuguese equivalent 'atualização automática'. In Portugal, users tend to prefer the full Portuguese phrase. This terminology became especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic when remote work increased software usage and update frequency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
automatic updateself-updatingautomatic patchingbackground update
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual updateno updatedisabled update

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização automática
most common usage in tech context
São Paulo
atualização automática / auto-update
both Portuguese and English terms used in tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
atualização automática
standard usage, English term less common
Portugal
atualização automática / atualização autêntica
Portuguese preference for full phrase over hyphenated English term

Related Words

updatesoftware updatepatchversionupgradeinstallation

Related Idioms & Phrases

enable auto-update
disable auto-update
auto-update running in the background
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