frozen controls
[/ˈfroʊzən kənˈtroʊlz/]
nounpl: frozen controls
controles congelados
1. In software development and quality assurance, a restriction that prevents changes to program code, configuration settings, or test parameters during a specific phase of development or testing
During the final testing phase, frozen controls prevented developers from modifying the application code.
Durante a fase de teste final, os controles congelados impediram que os desenvolvedores modificassem o código da aplicação.
2. In experimental research, predetermined and unchangeable variables or conditions that serve as a baseline for comparison
The laboratory maintained frozen controls to ensure the validity of the experimental results.
O laboratório manteve controles congelados para garantir a validade dos resultados experimentais.
3. In finance and business, restrictions on asset transfers, account access, or financial transactions
The bank imposed frozen controls on the suspicious account pending investigation.
O banco impôs controles congelados na conta suspeita pendente de investigação.
This term is primarily used in technical, scientific, and financial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly heard in multinational tech companies operating in São Paulo's business district. The concept emphasizes stability and control, reflecting corporate practices adopted from North American software development methodologies.
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