desligamento programado
[dez-li-gah-MEN-too pro-grah-MAH-doo]
nounmasculinepl: desligamentos programados
scheduled shutdown
1. A planned and predetermined interruption of power supply, service, or system operation, typically announced in advance for maintenance or technical purposes
The utility company announced a scheduled shutdown of the electrical grid for infrastructure maintenance.
A empresa de energia anunciou um desligamento programado da rede elétrica para manutenção da infraestrutura.
2. An automatic or pre-set shutdown of a device, computer, or electronic system at a specific time
The server has a scheduled shutdown configured for 2 AM every Sunday.
O servidor tem um desligamento programado configurado para 2 da manhã todo domingo.
In Brazil, scheduled power shutdowns are commonly announced by utility companies (CEMIG, COPEL, Light, etc.) to maintain electrical infrastructure. This term is particularly relevant in the context of public services and corporate IT operations. Citizens are typically notified through official channels, and businesses often plan around these scheduled outages. The term has become increasingly common with the growth of data centers and cloud services requiring planned maintenance windows.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desligamento programado para manutenção
período de desligamento programado
aviso de desligamento programado
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