disable device functionality
[dɪsˈeɪbəl dɪˈvaɪs ˌfʌŋkʃənˈæləti]
verb phrase
desabilitar funcionalidade do dispositivo
1. To turn off or deactivate a feature or capability of a device, preventing it from operating or being used
The administrator decided to disable device functionality for Bluetooth on company laptops.
O administrador decidiu desabilitar a funcionalidade do dispositivo para Bluetooth nos laptops da empresa.
2. To restrict or limit access to certain features of a hardware or software device
You can disable device functionality in the settings menu to improve battery life.
Você pode desabilitar a funcionalidade do dispositivo no menu de configurações para melhorar a duração da bateria.
3. To prevent a device or one of its components from functioning properly
The malware managed to disable device functionality on thousands of computers.
O malware conseguiu desabilitar a funcionalidade do dispositivo em milhares de computadores.
This is technical jargon commonly used in IT support, software development, and device management in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in corporate IT departments and tech support settings. The term reflects the globalized nature of technology vocabulary, with similar phrasing used across Portuguese and English-speaking tech communities.
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