exclusive access mode

[ɪkˈskluːsɪv ˈækses moʊd]
nounpl: exclusive access modes
modo de acesso exclusivo
1. A state or condition in computing or system administration where only one user or process can access a particular resource at a time, preventing concurrent access by multiple users or processes
The database entered exclusive access mode to perform system maintenance.
O banco de dados entrou em modo de acesso exclusivo para realizar manutenção do sistema.
2. In file systems or operating systems, a lock mechanism that grants sole control of a resource to a single entity
When the administrator activates exclusive access mode, other users cannot modify the shared files.
Quando o administrador ativa o modo de acesso exclusivo, outros usuários não podem modificar os arquivos compartilhados.
3. A privileged operating state that restricts system resource utilization to authorized personnel only
The server requires exclusive access mode for security patches and updates.
O servidor requer modo de acesso exclusivo para patches de segurança e atualizações.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in IT and software development contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term is standardized in international computing literature and is used consistently across different regions. In Brazil, this term is widely understood by IT professionals but may not be commonly used in casual conversation outside of technical environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive lockexclusive modesole access modesingle-user modewrite lock
Antonyms / Antônimos
shared access modeconcurrent access moderead-only modemulti-user mode

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo de acesso exclusivo
Standard technical terminology used in IT documentation and system administration
Portugal
modo de acesso exclusivo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions
São Paulo
modo de acesso exclusivo
Common in tech companies and IT departments; may also use 'bloqueio exclusivo'
Rio de Janeiro
modo de acesso exclusivo
Standard usage in technical contexts; alternative 'acesso restrito' less precise

Related Words

shared access modelock mechanismresource allocationconcurrent accessmutexsemaphorefile lockingdatabase lock

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock down the system
put the system in lockdown
restricted access
one user at a time
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