cache clearing

[/kæʃ ˈklɪrɪŋ/]
noun
limpeza de cache
1. The process of removing temporary stored data from a computer or application's cache memory to free up space or resolve performance issues
Cache clearing helped fix the website loading problem.
A limpeza de cache ajudou a resolver o problema de carregamento do site.
2. A maintenance procedure where accumulated temporary files and data are deleted from storage to improve system speed and stability
I performed cache clearing on my browser to improve its performance.
Realizei a limpeza de cache no meu navegador para melhorar seu desempenho.
This is technical terminology commonly used in both American and Brazilian tech support contexts. In Brazil, tech support professionals and users typically say 'limpeza de cache' when troubleshooting computer and mobile device issues. It's a universally understood term in IT environments across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cache deletioncache flushingcache purgingcache cleanup
Antonyms / Antônimos
cache accumulationcache building

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limpeza de cache
most common term used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
limpeza de cache
standard technical terminology
São Paulo
limpeza de cache
standard technical terminology
Portugal
limpeza da memória cache
more formal version with definite article

Related Words

cache memorytemporary filessystem optimizationbrowser datacookies deletion

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear your cache
cache purging routine
flushing the cache
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