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blocking operation

[ˈblɑːkɪŋ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: blocking operations
operação bloqueante
1. In computing, an operation that prevents a thread or process from proceeding until the operation completes, during which the thread remains idle and cannot perform other tasks
A blocking operation on a network socket will halt execution until data is received.
Uma operação bloqueante em um socket de rede interromperá a execução até que os dados sejam recebidos.
2. In military strategy, a tactical maneuver designed to prevent the enemy from advancing or moving in a particular direction
The regiment executed a blocking operation to cut off the enemy's retreat route.
O regimento executou uma operação bloqueante para cortar a rota de retirada do inimigo.
Synonyms
blocking callsynchronous operationwait operationdelaying operation
Antonyms
non-blocking operationasynchronous operationnon-blocking call

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação bloqueante
Standard term used in computing and military contexts
São Paulo
operação bloqueante
Predominant usage in tech industry
Portugal
operação bloqueante
Standard term in Portuguese computing terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

to block an operation
blocking the path
thread blocking
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