closed window
[/kloʊzd ˈwɪndoʊ/]
noun phrasepl: closed windows
janela fechada
1. a window that is shut or not open, typically for security, weather protection, or privacy
The closed window prevented the cold wind from entering the room.
A janela fechada impediu que o vento frio entrasse no quarto.
2. in computing and software, a window application or dialog box that has been shut down or minimized
I accidentally clicked on the closed window notification.
Eu acidentalmente cliquei na notificação de janela fechada.
3. a period of time during which opportunities are no longer available; a missed deadline
The application deadline has passed—that window is now closed.
O prazo de inscrição passou—aquela janela está fechada agora.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'closed window' is used literally for security and comfort but also metaphorically in business and academic settings to indicate missed opportunities or deadlines. The phrase 'window of opportunity' is commonly used in both cultures to discuss time-sensitive situations.
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