enable selection

[ɪˈneɪbəl səˈlɛkʃən]
verb phrase
ativar seleção
1. to make it possible for a user to choose or select items, options, or features in a software application or interface
Click this button to enable selection of multiple files.
Clique neste botão para ativar a seleção de múltiplos arquivos.
2. to activate or allow the functionality that permits users to highlight, mark, or choose specific elements
The checkbox will enable selection of the entire document.
A caixa de seleção irá ativar a seleção de todo o documento.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software development, user interface design, and digital documentation. It is commonly found in instruction manuals, software tutorials, and technical support materials in both Brazil and the USA. The term is standardized across English-speaking tech communities and has consistent usage in Brazilian Portuguese tech documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
activate selectionallow selectionpermit selectionunlock selection
Antonyms / Antônimos
disable selectionrestrict selectionprevent selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ativar seleção
standard usage in software and digital contexts
São Paulo
ativar seleção
common in tech industry and IT documentation
Rio de Janeiro
habilitar seleção
alternative form using 'habilitar' more frequently
Portugal
ativar seleção
same as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts

Related Words

user interfacetogglecheckboxdropdown menuhighlight

Related Idioms & Phrases

enable selection of options
enable selection mode
enable multi-selection
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