automatic logout

[/ɔːtəˈmætɪk ˈlaʊtaʊt/]
nounpl: automatic logouts
desconexão automática
1. An automatic termination of a user session after a period of inactivity or at a scheduled time
The system has an automatic logout after 30 minutes of inactivity for security purposes.
O sistema possui desconexão automática após 30 minutos de inatividade por motivos de segurança.
2. A security feature that logs off users without manual intervention
The automatic logout feature prevents unauthorized access to abandoned computers.
O recurso de desconexão automática previne o acesso não autorizado a computadores abandonados.
This is a universally understood term in technology contexts across both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. In Brazil, IT professionals often use 'logout automático' interchangeably with 'desconexão automática'. The feature is standard in banking apps, corporate systems, and cloud services, reflecting global cybersecurity practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
session timeoutauto logoutautomatic sign-offidle logout
Antonyms / Antônimos
manual logoutpersistent logincontinuous session

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desconexão automática
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for tech contexts
São Paulo
logout automático
commonly used in tech companies and IT departments
Portugal
saída automática
Portuguese prefers 'saída' over 'logout' in formal contexts
Technical Communities
desligamento automático da sessão
more formal and descriptive version

Related Words

session timeoutinactivityuser authenticationsecurity featureloginlogout

Related Idioms & Phrases

get logged out
time out of a session
auto-disconnect
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