dormant unit
[ˈdɔːrmənt ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: dormant units
unidade inativa
1. A residential or commercial property unit that is not currently occupied, active, or in use, often in a condominium or multi-unit building
The building has several dormant units waiting for renovation before being sold.
O edifício tem várias unidades inativas aguardando renovação antes de serem vendidas.
2. In technology and systems, a component or module that is temporarily inactive or not currently operational but can be activated when needed
The backup servers are dormant units that activate only during peak traffic.
Os servidores de backup são unidades inativas que se ativam apenas durante o tráfego de pico.
3. In real estate law, a property unit whose ownership rights or legal status are in a suspended or inactive state
The dormant unit could not be transferred until the property dispute was resolved.
A unidade inativa não poderia ser transferida até que a disputa de propriedade fosse resolvida.
In Brazil, 'dormant units' are particularly relevant in the context of real estate investment and property management in large urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term is frequently used in discussions about condominium management, real estate portfolios, and property development. In the USA, especially in tech-heavy regions like NYC and Silicon Valley, the term is also used metaphorically for inactive software components or backup systems.
NYC Slang
dead unit; zombie unit (informal slang for properties stuck in legal limbo)
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