endless loop
[/ˈɛndləs luːp/]
nounpl: endless loops
loop infinito
1. A sequence of instructions in a computer program that repeats indefinitely because the condition to exit the loop is never met
The program crashed due to an endless loop in the code.
O programa travou devido a um loop infinito no código.
2. Any situation or cycle that repeats without ever reaching a conclusion or resolution
We're stuck in an endless loop of arguments about the same issue.
Estamos presos em um loop infinito de discussões sobre o mesmo assunto.
3. A circular sequence of events where the end connects back to the beginning
The carousel creates an endless loop of motion.
O carrossel cria um loop infinito de movimento.
In Brazil, the term 'loop infinito' is predominantly used in IT and programming contexts, reflecting the influence of English technical vocabulary in the software development industry. In colloquial Portuguese, 'ciclo infinito' is more commonly understood by general speakers. This term has become increasingly important in both American and Brazilian tech culture as computers and programming literacy have expanded.
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