half-duplex system
[/hæf ˈduːpleks ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: half-duplex systems
sistema semiduplex
1. A communication system that allows data transmission in both directions, but only one direction at a time, requiring the sender and receiver to take turns
A walkie-talkie operates on a half-duplex system where only one person can speak at a time.
Um walkie-talkie opera em um sistema semiduplex onde apenas uma pessoa pode falar de cada vez.
2. A telecommunications setup where bidirectional communication exists but transmission must alternate between parties rather than occurring simultaneously
The old telephone network used half-duplex systems for certain long-distance connections.
A rede telefônica antiga usava sistemas semiduplex para certas conexões de longa distância.
This is primarily technical terminology used in telecommunications, networking, and information technology fields in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is standardized across regions and sectors with minimal variation. The term reflects the evolution of communication technology and remains relevant in discussions of legacy systems and certain wireless applications.
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