dormant software
[DOR-mənt SÔF-wer / DOR-mənt SÔF-tuer]
nounpl: dormant software / dormant softwares
software dorminhoco / software inativo / software adormecido
1. Software that is installed but not actively running or being used; program code that exists in a system but remains inactive until triggered or reactivated
The dormant software was automatically updated when the system rebooted.
O software dorminhoco foi automaticamente atualizado quando o sistema reiniciou.
2. Legacy code or applications that remain in a system for backup or contingency purposes but are not regularly executed
The company kept dormant software on the server in case they needed to revert to the old system.
A empresa manteve o software inativo no servidor caso precisasse reverter para o sistema antigo.
3. Applications in a suspended or idle state, consuming minimal resources while available for immediate use
Several dormant software licenses were reactivated during the emergency situation.
Várias licenças de software adormecidas foram reativadas durante a situação de emergência.
In the Brazilian tech industry, dormant software is commonly discussed in contexts of system maintenance, disaster recovery, and IT asset management. The term reflects growing concerns about legacy systems and technical debt in corporate environments. In the USA, it's frequently used in enterprise IT discussions regarding license management and system optimization.
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