file lock

[/faɪl lɑːk/]
nounpl: file locks
bloqueio de arquivo
1. A mechanism that restricts access to a file, preventing other processes or users from modifying or sometimes even reading it simultaneously
The database implemented a file lock to prevent concurrent modifications.
O banco de dados implementou um bloqueio de arquivo para evitar modificações simultâneas.
2. A temporary restriction placed on a file to ensure data integrity during read or write operations
When you open a Word document, Windows creates a file lock to protect it from other users.
Quando você abre um documento do Word, o Windows cria um bloqueio de arquivo para protegê-lo de outros usuários.
3. A system-level control that prevents unauthorized access or modification of critical files
System administrators use file locks to secure configuration files.
Os administradores de sistema usam bloqueios de arquivo para proteger arquivos de configuração.
File locks are fundamental concepts in software development and database management. In Brazil, the term 'bloqueio de arquivo' is standard in tech communities, while in Portugal, 'ficheiro' is preferred over 'arquivo'. The concept is technology-agnostic and universally understood in IT environments across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
file lockingrecord lockaccess lockwrite lock
Antonyms / Antônimos
file unlockunrestricted access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bloqueio de arquivo
Standard term used in technical documentation and IT environments
São Paulo
bloqueio de ficheiro / travamento de arquivo
Both terms are used; 'travamento' is more colloquial
Rio de Janeiro
bloqueio de arquivo
Commonly used in tech companies and development communities
Portugal
bloqueio de ficheiro
Uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'; 'lock' may be used as-is in technical contexts

Related Words

mutexsemaphoreconcurrency controldata integrityread lockexclusive lockshared lock

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock and key
under lock and key
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