dormant mode
[ˈdɔːrmənt moʊd]
nounpl: dormant modes
modo de espera / modo inativo
1. A state of reduced power consumption in which a device is turned on but not actively in use, with most functions suspended until reactivated
The laptop automatically enters dormant mode after 30 minutes of inactivity to save battery life.
O laptop entra automaticamente no modo de espera após 30 minutos de inatividade para economizar bateria.
2. A condition in which a system, process, or organism remains inactive but capable of being reactivated
The software application remained in dormant mode until the user opened it again.
O aplicativo permaneceu no modo inativo até que o usuário o abrisse novamente.
This term is primarily used in technology and computing contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures. In Brazil, the translation 'modo de espera' is widely understood in tech communities, while 'modo inativo' is more formal. The concept became increasingly familiar to Portuguese speakers with the proliferation of mobile devices and energy-saving features in the 2000s-2010s.
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