dormant processes
[/ˈdɔːrmənt ˈprɑːsɛsɪz/]
noun phrasepl: dormant processes
processos dormentes
1. Inactive or suspended procedures, operations, or systems that are temporarily halted but can be reactivated
The company's dormant processes were reactivated after the merger.
Os processos dormentes da empresa foram reativados após a fusão.
2. In computing, background tasks or threads that are paused and waiting to be resumed
The system manager checked the dormant processes running in the background.
O gerenciador de sistemas verificou os processos dormentes em execução em segundo plano.
3. Biological or chemical reactions that are inactive or suspended under current conditions
The dormant processes in the seed will activate when conditions are favorable.
Os processos dormentes na semente serão ativados quando as condições forem favoráveis.
This term is predominantly used in technical, business, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In corporate environments, it refers to organizational procedures that are temporarily suspended. In computing and IT sectors, it's a standard term for system management. The term reflects the modern terminology used in globalized tech industries where English-Portuguese bilingual professionals frequently encounter this phrase.
Related Idioms & Phrases
wake up dormant processes
bring dormant processes online
rekindle dormant processes
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