continuous session
[/kənˈtɪnjuəs ˈseʃən/]
nounpl: continuous sessions
sessão contínua
1. An uninterrupted period of work, study, or activity without breaks or pauses
The developer worked in a continuous session for 8 hours to finish the project.
O desenvolvedor trabalhou em uma sessão contínua por 8 horas para terminar o projeto.
2. In computing and software, an ongoing connection or interaction between a user and a system without disconnection
The server maintains a continuous session with the client to ensure real-time data updates.
O servidor mantém uma sessão contínua com o cliente para garantir atualizações de dados em tempo real.
3. In legislative or parliamentary contexts, an extended meeting or deliberation without adjournment
Parliament held a continuous session through the night to debate the emergency bill.
O Parlamento realizou uma sessão contínua durante toda a noite para debater o projeto de lei de emergência.
The term 'continuous session' is commonly used in Brazilian tech industry and corporate culture, reflecting the sometimes intense work environment. In Portugal, the term is more frequently used in parliamentary and formal legislative contexts. In the USA, particularly in NYC, informal alternatives like 'marathon' or 'all-nighter' are more prevalent in casual speech.
NYC Slang
marathon sesh; all-nighter (informal for overnight continuous session)
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