fixed window
[ˈfɪkst ˈwɪndoʊ]
nounpl: fixed windows
janela fixa
1. A window that is permanently sealed and cannot be opened or closed
The fixed window in the bedroom provides natural light but cannot be opened for ventilation.
A janela fixa no quarto fornece luz natural, mas não pode ser aberta para ventilação.
2. In computing, a window or dialog box with a fixed size that cannot be resized by the user
The error message appeared in a fixed window that I couldn't resize.
A mensagem de erro apareceu em uma janela fixa que eu não consegui redimensionar.
3. A pane of glass set permanently in a frame without operating mechanisms
Many modern buildings use fixed windows for energy efficiency and security.
Muitos edifícios modernos usam janelas fixas para eficiência energética e segurança.
Fixed windows are increasingly popular in modern Brazilian and American architecture, particularly in high-rise buildings and offices for climate control and security reasons. In computing contexts, the term reflects user interface design decisions about flexibility and user control.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fixed window of opportunity (temporal context, different meaning)
looking through a fixed window on the world
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