dormant operation
[/ˈdɔːrmənt ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: dormant operations
operação dormente
1. A business, facility, or process that is temporarily inactive or suspended but capable of being reactivated
The factory entered dormant operation during the economic downturn.
A fábrica entrou em operação dormente durante a recessão econômica.
2. In military or intelligence contexts, a covert operation that is temporarily halted or in standby mode
The dormant operation was reactivated when new intelligence emerged.
A operação dormente foi reativada quando novas informações surgiram.
3. In computing or systems management, a system or process running at minimal capacity or in a standby state
The server remained in dormant operation to conserve energy.
O servidor permaneceu em operação dormente para conservar energia.
This term is widely used in Brazilian corporate and industrial contexts, particularly during economic fluctuations. It reflects business practices of scaling down operations temporarily rather than closing entirely. In the USA, the term is common in manufacturing, tech, and military contexts. In Portugal, similar terminology exists but may vary slightly in formal documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put into dormant operation - colocar em operação dormente
come out of dormant operation - sair de operação dormente
maintain dormant operation - manter operação dormente
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