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caminho ativo

[kə-ˈmi.ɲu ə-ˈti.vu]
nounmasculinepl: caminhos ativos
active path
1. In networking and telecommunications, a data transmission route that is currently in use and carrying traffic
The network switched to the active path when the primary route failed.
A rede mudou para o caminho ativo quando a rota primária falhou.
2. In computing, a file system path or directory that is currently being accessed or monitored
The application monitors the active path for changes.
A aplicação monitora o caminho ativo para detectar alterações.
3. A route or pathway that is actively being used or traversed
Pedestrians should use the active path marked with green lines.
Os pedestres devem usar o caminho ativo marcado com linhas verdes.
Synonyms
rota ativapercurso ativovia ativa
Antonyms
caminho passivocaminho inativorota inativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho ativo
Standard usage in technical and networking contexts
Portugal
caminho ativo
Used in technical contexts; may also use 'trajeto ativo' in some regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar no caminho ativo - to be on the active route/path
seguir o caminho ativo - to follow the active path
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