disable functionality
[/dɪˈseɪbəl ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
desabilitar funcionalidade / desativar funcionalidade
1. To turn off, deactivate, or remove the ability of a feature, tool, or service to operate or be used
The administrator will disable functionality for users who do not have proper credentials.
O administrador desabilitará a funcionalidade para usuários que não possuem credenciais adequadas.
2. In software development, to make a feature unavailable or non-operational in an application
We decided to disable functionality in the beta version until the bugs are fixed.
Decidimos desativar a funcionalidade na versão beta até que os erros sejam corrigidos.
3. To restrict access or prevent the execution of a specific feature or capability
The security update will disable functionality for outdated plugins.
A atualização de segurança desabilitará a funcionalidade para plugins desatualizados.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, IT administration, and digital services. The term is universally understood in both Brazilian and American tech communities. In Brazil, 'desativar' is often preferred in user-facing interfaces, while 'desabilitar' is more common in technical documentation. The phrase reflects the globalized nature of software development where English terms are often adapted into Portuguese.
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