closed folder

[/kloʊzd ˈfoʊldər/]
nounpl: closed folders
pasta fechada
1. A folder icon in a computer interface that appears sealed or shut, indicating the folder's contents are not currently visible or expanded
Click on the closed folder to open it and view its contents.
Clique na pasta fechada para abri-la e visualizar seu conteúdo.
2. In file management systems, a directory that is collapsed in a tree view, showing no visible files or subfolders
The closed folder icon showed a plus sign, indicating there were items inside.
O ícone da pasta fechada mostrava um sinal de mais, indicando que havia itens dentro.
This term is primarily used in computing and technology contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It refers to standard graphical user interface (GUI) elements found in operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux. The visual representation of a closed folder (typically depicted as a manila or colored envelope icon) is universally recognized across both cultures as indicating hidden or collapsed directory contents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
collapsed foldersealed folderunexpanded folder
Antonyms / Antônimos
open folderexpanded folder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pasta fechada
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese computing contexts
Portugal
pasta fechada
Same terminology used in European Portuguese
Technical Context
diretório colapsado
More technical alternative emphasizing the collapsed state

Related Words

folderdirectoryfile systemfile exploreropen folder

Related Idioms & Phrases

open a closed folder
expand the closed folder
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