background thread
[ˈbækɡraʊnd θrɛd]
nounpl: background threads
thread em segundo plano
1. In computing, a thread of execution that runs independently of the main program flow, typically handling tasks that do not require user interaction
The application uses a background thread to download files without freezing the user interface.
A aplicação usa uma thread em segundo plano para baixar arquivos sem congelar a interface do usuário.
2. A concurrent process that operates with lower priority than the main thread, allowing the main application to remain responsive
Database synchronization happens in a background thread to prevent the app from becoming unresponsive.
A sincronização do banco de dados acontece em uma thread em segundo plano para evitar que o app fique sem resposta.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and computer science education. It is commonly used in both Brazilian and Portuguese tech communities, often appearing in documentation, code comments, and technical discussions. The English term 'background thread' is frequently used even in Portuguese-language programming contexts due to the dominance of English in software development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
running in the background
offload to a background thread
spawn a background thread
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