default positions
[/dɪˈfɔːlt pəˈzɪʃənz/]
nounpl: default positions
posições padrão
1. The standard or preset arrangements, stances, or configurations that are automatically assumed when no other specifications are provided
The software returns to its default positions after each restart.
O software retorna às suas posições padrão após cada reinicialização.
2. In military or tactical contexts, the standard placement or formation of troops or equipment
The soldiers maintained their default positions along the perimeter.
Os soldados mantiveram suas posições padrão ao longo do perímetro.
3. In negotiation or debate, the initial or baseline stance taken before concessions are made
Both parties started from their default positions before finding common ground.
Ambas as partes começaram a partir de suas posições padrão antes de encontrar um terreno comum.
4. In ergonomics or anatomy, the natural or resting state of body parts or joints
Proper posture requires maintaining healthy default positions for the spine.
A postura adequada requer manter posições padrão saudáveis para a coluna vertebral.
The term 'default positions' is commonly used in technology, business, and military contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in software manuals and technical documentation. The concept reflects modern management practices emphasizing baseline standards and preset configurations in digital environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
return to default positions
establish default positions
from a default position
default position fallback
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