blocks interrupts
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verb phrase / noun phrase
bloqueia interrupções
1. In computing, to prevent or disable interrupt signals from being processed by the CPU or system
The critical section blocks interrupts to ensure data consistency.
A seção crítica bloqueia interrupções para garantir a consistência dos dados.
2. In general usage, to obstruct or prevent interruptions from occurring
The noise-canceling headphones block interrupts from external sounds.
Os fones de cancelamento de ruído bloqueiam interrupções de sons externos.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computer science, systems programming, and operating systems courses. It is equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities, though more common in academic and professional computing contexts than in everyday speech.
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