forçar o encerramento / desligamento forçado
1. To forcibly close or terminate a program, application, or device without following normal shutdown procedures
When the application froze, I had to force shut it from the task manager.
Quando o aplicativo travou, tive que forçar seu encerramento pelo gerenciador de tarefas.
2. To abruptly power off a device by holding down the power button
If your phone is unresponsive, you can force shut it by pressing the power button for several seconds.
Se seu telefone não responde, você pode forçar seu desligamento pressionando o botão de energia por vários segundos.
This term is primarily used in digital/technology contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It became increasingly common with the rise of personal computing and mobile devices. In Brazil, tech support professionals frequently use 'forçar o encerramento' when troubleshooting device issues. The concept is universal across cultures but terminology may vary slightly depending on the specific device or operating system (Windows, iOS, Android, etc.).
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