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display resistance

[dɪˈspleɪ rɪˈzɪstəns]
noun
resistência de exibição
1. The opposition or unwillingness to show, exhibit, or reveal something publicly
The witness showed display resistance when asked to testify in court.
A testemunha mostrou resistência de exibição quando lhe pediram para testemunhar em tribunal.
2. In psychology/sociology: reluctance to expose one's true self, emotions, or information to others
Many teenagers exhibit display resistance when it comes to sharing their feelings with parents.
Muitos adolescentes exibem resistência de exibição quando se trata de compartilhar seus sentimentos com os pais.
3. In electronics/technology: the electrical property of a display screen that opposes changes in voltage
The technician measured the display resistance of the LCD panel.
O técnico mediu a resistência de exibição do painel LCD.
Synonyms
reluctance to displayexhibition resistanceshow resistanceunwillingness to exhibit
Antonyms
display eagernesswillingness to exhibitopenness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resistência de exibição
standard usage in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resistência em mostrar
colloquial variation
São Paulo
resistência à exibição
common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
resistência à exposição
preferred European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

put up resistance
show reluctance
keep it under wraps
hold back
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