driver system

[ˈdraɪvər ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: driver systems
sistema de driver
1. A software or hardware system that controls and manages a device or component, enabling communication between the operating system and hardware peripherals
The printer driver system allows your computer to communicate with the printer.
O sistema de driver da impressora permite que seu computador se comunique com a impressora.
2. In automotive context, a system that manages driver assistance features and vehicle controls
The new car's driver system includes adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance.
O sistema de driver do novo carro inclui controle de velocidade adaptativo e assistência de manutenção de faixa.
3. In golf, a system or technique related to using a driver club effectively
He improved his game by working on his driver system with a professional coach.
Ele melhorou seu jogo trabalhando no seu sistema de driver com um treinador profissional.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'driver system' is predominantly used in technological and automotive contexts. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, the English term 'driver' is frequently borrowed in tech discussions, while formal contexts may use 'sistema de driver' or 'sistema de controlador'. In the USA, driver systems are critical infrastructure in computing and are heavily discussed in tech communities, whereas in automotive contexts, such systems are increasingly marketed as advanced safety features.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
device driverdriver softwarecontrol systemdriver firmware

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de driver
Most common translation in technical contexts
Brazil - Tech Industry
driver
Often used as an English loanword in technical discussions
Portugal
sistema de controlador
Alternative formal translation used in Portugal
Brazil - Automotive
sistema do condutor
Used in automotive contexts for driver assistance systems

Related Words

software driverhardware interfaceperipheral deviceoperating systemdevice managementinstallation

Related Idioms & Phrases

install a driver system
update driver system
driver system compatibility
driver system malfunction
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