enables interrupts

[ɪˈneɪblz ˈɪntərʌpts]
verb phrase
habilita interrupções
1. A computing operation that allows the processor to respond to interrupt signals from hardware or software
The system enables interrupts after initializing the kernel to allow device communication.
O sistema habilita interrupções após inicializar o kernel para permitir a comunicação de dispositivos.
2. To activate or turn on the interrupt handling mechanism in a microprocessor or operating system
The bootloader enables interrupts before transferring control to the operating system.
O bootloader habilita interrupções antes de transferir o controle para o sistema operacional.
This is primarily technical jargon used in computer science, embedded systems, and electrical engineering contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, while Portuguese translations exist, the English term is frequently retained in technical documentation, source code comments, and professional communications to maintain clarity and consistency with international standards. The phrase is most commonly encountered in operating system development, device driver programming, and low-level hardware interfacing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
activates interruptsallows interruptsunmasks interruptspermits interrupts
Antonyms / Antônimos
disables interruptsmasks interruptsblocks interruptsinhibits interrupts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilita interrupções
Standard technical term used in Brazilian computer science and engineering
Portugal
ativa interrupções
Alternative form used in Portugal, slightly more common than 'habilita'
Technical Communities
enables interrupts (often kept in English)
Often used in English within technical documentation and code comments across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

interrupt handlerinterrupt service routineinterrupt flaginterrupt controllercontext switchingexception handling

Related Idioms & Phrases

enable/disable interrupt processing
set the interrupt enable flag
clear the interrupt mask
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