enable parameter

[ɪˈneɪbəl ˈpærəmɪtər]
nounpl: enable parameters
parâmetro de habilitação
1. A variable or setting in software or hardware that controls whether a specific feature, function, or device is activated or deactivated
The enable parameter in the configuration file determines whether the backup service runs automatically.
O parâmetro de habilitação no arquivo de configuração determina se o serviço de backup é executado automaticamente.
2. A control signal or flag used in programming and electronics to turn on or off a particular operation or component
Set the enable parameter to 'true' to activate the debug mode.
Defina o parâmetro de habilitação como 'verdadeiro' para ativar o modo de depuração.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software development, system administration, and hardware configuration. It is widely used in both English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities, though many Brazilian developers and IT professionals often use the English term directly in their work. In formal documentation, Portuguese translations are preferred, but in casual technical discussions and code comments, 'enable parameter' is commonly used untranslated.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
enable flagactivation parametercontrol parameterswitch parameter
Antonyms / Antônimos
disable parameterdeactivation parameter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro de habilitação
Standard technical term used in IT and software development
Brazil IT sector
parâmetro de ativação
Alternative term, sometimes used interchangeably
Portugal
parâmetro de ativação
Preferred term in Portuguese European technical documentation
Technology companies
enable parameter (kept in English)
Often used untranslated in international tech companies and code

Related Words

parameterconfigurationflagvariablecontrol signalactivationfeature toggle

Related Idioms & Phrases

enable/disable toggle
turn on a parameter
activate a feature
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