clear operation
[/klɪr ɒpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: clear operations
operação de limpeza
1. A military or law enforcement action aimed at removing enemy forces, criminals, or obstructions from a specific area
The armed forces conducted a clear operation in the disputed territory.
As forças armadas realizaram uma operação de limpeza no território disputado.
2. In computing/technology, a process to remove or delete data, cache, or temporary files from a system
A cache clear operation improved the application's performance.
Uma operação de limpeza de cache melhorou o desempenho da aplicação.
3. Any systematic procedure designed to eliminate obstacles, clutter, or unwanted elements from a defined space or system
The construction site required a clear operation before building could begin.
O canteiro de obras necessitava de uma operação de limpeza antes da construção começar.
In Brazil, 'operação de limpeza' is commonly used in military and police contexts, particularly regarding favela pacification operations (UPPs). In the US, the term is frequently used in military doctrine and cybersecurity contexts. The term can be politically sensitive depending on context and region.
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