blocked process
[/blɒkt ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: blocked processes
processo bloqueado
1. A computational process that is unable to continue execution because it is waiting for a resource that is not currently available, such as I/O operations, memory, or a lock held by another process.
The database query resulted in a blocked process that had to wait for the lock to be released.
A consulta ao banco de dados resultou em um processo bloqueado que teve que aguardar a liberação do bloqueio.
2. In operating systems, a process in a waiting state, suspended from execution until a specific condition or resource becomes available.
The system monitor showed several blocked processes waiting for disk I/O to complete.
O monitor do sistema mostrou vários processos bloqueados aguardando a conclusão da operação de E/S do disco.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, database administration, and system administration contexts. It is equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English technical communities, with 'processo bloqueado' being the direct and standard translation used in Brazilian tech documentation and forums.
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