background application
[ˈbækɡraʊnd ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: background applications
aplicação em segundo plano
1. A software program or process that runs on a computer or mobile device while other applications are in active use, typically consuming system resources without direct user interaction
The background application was consuming too much battery, so I disabled it.
A aplicação em segundo plano estava consumindo muita bateria, então desativei.
2. Any program operating without being the focus of the user's attention, often performing tasks like syncing, updating, or monitoring
Several background applications are running on your device right now.
Várias aplicações em segundo plano estão sendo executadas no seu dispositivo agora.
This is technical terminology widely used in both Brazilian and American English contexts. In Brazil, the term 'aplicação em segundo plano' is standard in IT departments and among tech-savvy users. The concept became more prevalent with the rise of mobile devices where background app management directly impacts battery life and performance—a significant concern for Brazilian mobile users who often rely heavily on smartphones for computing.
Related Idioms & Phrases
running in the background
keep something running in the background
background processes are eating up memory
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