continuous loop
[/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs luːp/]
nounpl: continuous loops
loop contínuo
1. A sequence of instructions or events that repeats indefinitely without interruption until manually stopped or a condition is met
The program entered a continuous loop and had to be terminated manually.
O programa entrou em um loop contínuo e teve que ser interrompido manualmente.
2. In media or entertainment, content that plays repeatedly from beginning to end without stopping
The video was set to play in a continuous loop at the exhibition.
O vídeo foi configurado para tocar em um loop contínuo na exposição.
3. A physical or abstract cycle that returns to its starting point and repeats without end
The conveyor belt operates as a continuous loop throughout the day.
A esteira transportadora funciona como um loop contínuo durante todo o dia.
In Brazilian tech culture, 'loop contínuo' is widely used in programming education and professional settings. The term appears frequently in software development discussions, gaming, and multimedia contexts. In Portugal, there is a slight preference for Portuguese terminology, though 'loop' is understood in technical communities. In the USA, 'continuous loop' is standard terminology in computing, engineering, and media production industries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stuck in a loop - unable to escape a repeating pattern
break the loop - to interrupt a continuous cycle
loop back - to return to a previous state or location
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