disable modification

[/dɪsˈeɪbəl ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
desabilitar modificação / desativar modificação
1. To prevent or restrict the ability to make changes to a file, document, system, or software feature
You can disable modification of this document to prevent accidental changes.
Você pode desabilitar a modificação deste documento para evitar alterações acidentais.
2. A technical setting or permission that prevents users from editing or altering content
The administrator applied disable modification to protect the source code.
O administrador aplicou desabilitar modificação para proteger o código-fonte.
3. In software development, to turn off the ability to edit or change parameters, configurations, or files
Disable modification rights for read-only access.
Desabilitar direitos de modificação para acesso somente leitura.
This term is primarily used in technical and IT contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It reflects the globalized nature of software development and digital document management. In Brazil, as in English-speaking regions, this concept is essential in corporate environments where document control and system security are critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restrict editinglock documentprevent changesremove write accessmake read-onlyrevoke editing permissions
Antonyms / Antônimos
enable modificationallow editingpermit changesgrant write accessunlock document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desabilitar modificação / desativar modificação
Most common in IT and software contexts
São Paulo
desabilitar modificação
Preferred in corporate and tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
desativar modificação
Alternative usage in technical documentation
Portugal
desativar modificação / bloquear edição
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

permissionaccess controlread-onlywrite-protectfile protectionrestriction

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock it down
put it in read-only mode
freeze the document
seal the file
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