command-line switch

[/kəˈmænd-laɪn swɪtʃ/]
nounpl: command-line switches
parâmetro de linha de comando
1. A flag or option specified at the command line that modifies the behavior of a program or command
The /s command-line switch enables silent mode for the installation.
O parâmetro de linha de comando /s ativa o modo silencioso para a instalação.
2. A prefix-based argument (typically starting with - or --) passed to a command to control its execution
Use the --verbose command-line switch to get detailed output.
Use o parâmetro de linha de comando --verbose para obter uma saída detalhada.
This term is primarily used in technical and programming contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It's a standard part of computing vocabulary for developers, system administrators, and power users. In Brazil, IT professionals predominantly use 'parâmetro de linha de comando' when discussing command-line operations, influenced by both English technical documentation and local convention.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
command-line optioncommand-line flagcommand-line argumentparameter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro de linha de comando
Most common and widely understood term in Brazilian Portuguese technical contexts
General Brazilian
opção de linha de comando
Alternative term frequently used in Brazil
Portugal
parâmetro de linha de comandos
Portuguese variant using plural 'comandos'
Portugal
comutador de linha de comando
Less common but literal translation sometimes used

Related Words

command lineCLIterminalconsoleargumentflagoption

Related Idioms & Phrases

parse a switch
process flags
accept arguments
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