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automatic wait

[ɔ.təˈmæ.tɪk weɪt]
nounpl: automatic waits
espera automática
1. A programmed delay or pause that occurs automatically in a system, process, or application without user intervention
The software includes an automatic wait of 5 seconds before retrying the connection.
O software inclui uma espera automática de 5 segundos antes de tentar reconectar.
2. In computing and automation, a built-in waiting period designed to handle system processing or synchronization
The script has an automatic wait between each request to avoid overwhelming the server.
O script tem uma espera automática entre cada requisição para evitar sobrecarregar o servidor.
Synonyms
automatic delaybuilt-in delayprogrammed pausesystem pause
Antonyms
immediate responseinstant executionno delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera automática
Standard term used in computing contexts
Portugal
pausa automática
Alternative term emphasizing the pause aspect
Technical Portuguese
tempo de espera automático
More formal technical usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

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built-in delay mechanism
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