background project
[ˈbækɡraʊnd ˈprɒdʒekt]
nounpl: background projects
projeto de fundo / projeto em segundo plano
1. A project that runs continuously in the operating system without requiring active user interaction or attention
The antivirus software runs as a background project to protect your computer.
O software antivírus funciona como um projeto de fundo para proteger seu computador.
2. A long-term initiative or task that is pursued alongside primary responsibilities without immediate urgency
She maintained a background project on renewable energy research while teaching full-time.
Ela mantinha um projeto de fundo sobre pesquisa em energia renovável enquanto lecionava em tempo integral.
3. A computing process that executes without occupying the foreground or requiring direct user input
The backup system runs as a background project every night.
O sistema de backup funciona como um projeto de fundo todas as noites.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'background project' is commonly used in its English form due to the influence of international software development. However, formal academic and business Portuguese prefer 'projeto de fundo' or 'projeto em segundo plano'. The term reflects the globalization of technology vocabulary in Brazil, where English terms often coexist with Portuguese translations in professional environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
running in the background
keep something on the back burner
work on something on the side
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