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condition wait
[kənˈdɪʃən weɪt]
noun
pl: condition waits
espera condicional
1.
A synchronization primitive in concurrent programming where a thread waits until a specific condition is met before proceeding
The thread enters a condition wait until the buffer has available data.
A thread entra em espera condicional até que o buffer tenha dados disponíveis.
2.
A mechanism that allows threads to sleep until notified by another thread that a particular condition has been satisfied
Using a condition wait prevents busy-waiting and reduces CPU consumption.
Usar espera condicional evita espera ocupada e reduz o consumo de CPU.
Synonyms
condition variable
wait condition
monitor wait
Antonyms
busy wait
spin lock
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espera condicional
Standard technical term used in software development contexts
Portugal
espera condicional
Standard technical term, also used in academic and professional settings
Technical English
variável de condição
Alternative translation emphasizing the variable aspect
Related Idioms & Phrases
wait on a condition
signal a condition
notify waiting threads
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