deactivation trigger
[dee-ak-tuh-VAY-shuhn TRIG-er]
nounpl: deactivation triggers
gatilho de desativação
1. A mechanism, event, or condition that initiates the process of shutting down, disabling, or turning off a device, system, or function
The security system has a deactivation trigger that requires a specific code to be entered.
O sistema de segurança possui um gatilho de desativação que requer a inserção de um código específico.
2. In psychology or behavioral contexts, a stimulus or circumstance that causes the cessation of a particular response or behavior
Understanding the deactivation trigger for anxiety responses can help in therapeutic treatment.
Compreender o gatilho de desativação das respostas de ansiedade pode ajudar no tratamento terapêutico.
3. A predetermined signal or command that stops the operation of an automated system or device
The alarm's deactivation trigger is activated by pressing the reset button.
O gatilho de desativação do alarme é ativado ao pressionar o botão de reset.
This term is predominantly used in technical, security, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'gatilho' (trigger) is the standard metaphorical term for initiating mechanisms, while 'desativação' is commonly used in technological settings. The phrase reflects modern technological vocabulary increasingly adopted in Portuguese-speaking countries as technology and security systems become more prevalent.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull the trigger on deactivation
activate the deactivation trigger
find the deactivation trigger
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