full-duplex communication

[ˈfʊl ˈdjuːplɛks kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: full-duplex communications
comunicação full-duplex ou comunicação bidirecional simultânea
1. A telecommunications mode allowing simultaneous two-way transmission of data in both directions at the same time over a single communication channel
Full-duplex communication enables both parties to speak and listen simultaneously, like a normal telephone conversation.
A comunicação full-duplex permite que ambas as partes falem e ouçam simultaneamente, como em uma conversa telefônica normal.
2. In computing and networking, a system where data can flow in both directions without interference or the need to alternate transmission direction
Modern network switches typically support full-duplex communication to maximize bandwidth efficiency.
Os switches de rede modernos normalmente suportam comunicação full-duplex para maximizar a eficiência da largura de banda.
Full-duplex communication is primarily a technical term used in telecommunications, networking, and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly used in Portuguese as 'comunicação full-duplex' in technical documentation, though 'comunicação bidirecional' may be used in more general contexts. The term reflects the global nature of technology standards, where English terminology is often retained even in Portuguese-speaking technical environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bidirectional communicationsimultaneous two-way communicationfull-duplex transmissionduplex communication
Antonyms / Antônimos
half-duplex communicationsimplex communicationone-way communicationunidirectional communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
comunicação full-duplex
Standard technical term used in telecommunications and IT sectors
Brazil - Technical
comunicação bidirecional simultânea
Common descriptive translation in academic and technical contexts
Portugal
comunicação full-duplex ou comunicação dúplex completa
Technical term widely used; dúplex completa sometimes used as Portuguese alternative
International English
full-duplex communication
Standard terminology in English-speaking technical communities worldwide

Related Words

half-duplexsimplexduplexbandwidthtransmission protocolnetwork interfacedata transmissiontelecommunications

Related Idioms & Phrases

two-way street - metaphorical expression for reciprocal communication
talking at the same time - informal description of full-duplex capability
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