halt the script
[/hɔːlt ðə skrɪpt/]
verb phrase
parar o roteiro; interromper o script
1. To stop the execution or playback of a script in programming or theater; to interrupt a predetermined sequence of actions or dialogue
The director decided to halt the script during rehearsals to discuss the actors' interpretations.
O diretor decidiu parar o roteiro durante os ensaios para discutir as interpretações dos atores.
2. To stop following a predetermined plan or course of action, especially in a metaphorical sense
We need to halt the script and address the unexpected issues that have arisen.
Precisamos parar o roteiro e lidar com os problemas inesperados que surgiram.
3. In computing, to stop the execution of a program or automated sequence
The system will halt the script if it encounters an error.
O sistema irá parar o script se encontrar um erro.
This phrase is commonly used in both American film/theater production and Brazilian entertainment industries. In tech contexts, it's widely understood across both cultures. The metaphorical use has become increasingly common in business and casual conversation, meaning to deviate from a planned course of action.
NYC Slang
Kill the script; pump the brakes on it
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