defined timeout

[dɪˈfaɪnd ˈtaɪmaʊt]
nounpl: defined timeouts
tempo limite definido
1. A predetermined duration or period of time set in advance for a specific process, operation, or transaction to be completed before termination or failure occurs
The server has a defined timeout of 30 seconds for all connection requests.
O servidor possui um tempo limite definido de 30 segundos para todas as solicitações de conexão.
2. In programming and networking, a specific time interval after which a system automatically terminates an operation if it has not been completed
Without a defined timeout, the application could hang indefinitely waiting for a response.
Sem um tempo limite definido, a aplicação poderia ficar travada indefinidamente aguardando uma resposta.
3. A predetermined waiting period established in advance for a particular task or communication channel
The API call includes a defined timeout to prevent resource exhaustion.
A chamada da API inclui um tempo limite definido para evitar esgotamento de recursos.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, IT infrastructure, and networking contexts. In Brazilian tech communities, the English term 'timeout' is frequently used alongside Portuguese translations. The concept is critical in modern cloud computing and distributed systems, making it a common term in technology companies across both the USA and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preset timeoutspecified timeoutconfigured timeouttime limit
Antonyms / Antônimos
indefinite timeoutunlimited durationno timeout

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo limite definido
Standard technical term used in software development and IT contexts
São Paulo
timeout definido
Often abbreviated or used with English term in tech industry hubs
Rio de Janeiro
tempo limite pré-estabelecido
More formal variant occasionally used in formal documentation
Portugal
tempo de espera definido
Alternative phrasing sometimes used; 'tempo de expiração' also acceptable

Related Words

timeouttimeout periodtimeout exceptiontimeout handlingconnection timeout

Related Idioms & Phrases

against the clock
beat the clock
race against time
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