deactivate credentials
[/ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt krəˈdɛnʃəlz/]
verb phrase
desativar credenciais
1. To disable or revoke access permissions, login information, or authentication details for a user, account, or system
The administrator decided to deactivate credentials for the former employee immediately after their resignation.
O administrador decidiu desativar as credenciais do ex-funcionário imediatamente após sua demissão.
2. To make authentication tokens, passwords, or API keys inactive and unusable
Please deactivate credentials before transferring the project to another team.
Por favor, desative as credenciais antes de transferir o projeto para outro time.
3. To revoke or invalidate security access rights to prevent unauthorized system entry
For security reasons, we deactivate credentials of inactive accounts quarterly.
Por razões de segurança, desativamos as credenciais de contas inativas trimestralmente.
This is primarily technical terminology used in IT, cybersecurity, and corporate environments in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly found in corporate IT departments, banking systems, and tech companies. The phrase reflects the globalization of technology terminology, where English technical terms are often used directly or translated consistently across Portuguese-speaking regions. Understanding this phrase is essential for professionals in security, system administration, and human resources departments.
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