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global wait

[ˈɡloʊbəl weɪt]
nounpl: global waits
espera global
1. In computing and databases, a state where all processes or threads are paused simultaneously, typically during synchronization or system-wide operations
The system initiated a global wait to ensure data consistency across all nodes.
O sistema iniciou uma espera global para garantir consistência de dados em todos os nós.
2. A pause or delay that affects an entire system, network, or application rather than individual components
During the software update, users experienced a global wait lasting several minutes.
Durante a atualização de software, os usuários experimentaram uma espera global que durou vários minutos.
Synonyms
system pauseglobal suspensionuniversal freezepausa globalsuspensão do sistema
Antonyms
concurrent executionparallel processingexecução concorrenteprocessamento paralelo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera global
Standard technical term used in IT contexts
Portugal
espera global
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal technical terminology
Technical English
travamento global
Alternative Portuguese translation emphasizing the lock aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold everything
system-wide freeze
universal pause
congelar tudo
travamento em cascata
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