fail-safe task

[/feɪl seɪf tæsk/]
nounpl: fail-safe tasks
tarefa à prova de falhas
1. A task or procedure designed to automatically prevent failure or continue functioning safely even when errors occur or systems malfunction
The backup power system is a fail-safe task that ensures the hospital never loses electricity.
O sistema de energia de backup é uma tarefa à prova de falhas que garante que o hospital nunca fique sem eletricidade.
2. An action or mechanism that guarantees successful completion or safe operation by eliminating or mitigating potential problems
Installing redundant servers is a fail-safe task for ensuring website uptime.
Instalar servidores redundantes é uma tarefa à prova de falhas para garantir o tempo de atividade do site.
The concept of fail-safe tasks is deeply embedded in Brazilian industrial and tech sectors, particularly in manufacturing, aviation, and banking. In the USA, this term is standard in engineering, IT, and safety-critical industries. Both cultures emphasize the importance of fail-safe mechanisms in critical infrastructure and automated systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backup proceduresafety measurecontingency planredundancy systemfailover mechanism
Antonyms / Antônimos
risky procedureunsafe tasksingle point of failure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa à prova de falhas
Standard term used in technical and industrial contexts
São Paulo
tarefa à prova de falhas / procedimento de segurança
Common in tech and engineering industries
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa segura / tarefa com proteção
Alternative phrasing used interchangeably
Portugal
tarefa à prova de falhas / sistema de segurança
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, common in aviation and industrial sectors

Related Words

redundancybackup systemerror handlingsafety protocolcontingencyrisk mitigation

Related Idioms & Phrases

built-in safety net
bulletproof system
no-fail approach
safety in numbers
belt and suspenders approach
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