1. A temporary cessation or interruption of action, process, or statement that is contingent upon certain conditions being met or satisfied
The software implements a conditional pause when the system detects an error.
O software implementa uma pausa condicional quando o sistema detecta um erro.
2. In rhetoric or communication, a deliberate break in speech or writing that depends on specific circumstances or conditions
The speaker took a conditional pause before revealing the unexpected conclusion.
O orador fez uma pausa condicional antes de revelar a conclusão inesperada.
3. In programming, a halt in execution that occurs only if certain logical conditions are evaluated as true
A conditional pause in the loop prevents further iterations until the buffer is cleared.
Uma pausa condicional no loop impede iterações adicionais até que o buffer seja limpo.