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hidden request

[ˈhɪdən rɪˈkwɛst]
nounpl: hidden requests
pedido oculto
1. An implicit or indirect request that is not explicitly stated but is expected to be understood or fulfilled
Her hidden request was for him to apologize without being asked directly.
O pedido oculto dela era que ele se desculpasse sem ser pedido diretamente.
2. In computing/networking, an HTTP request sent to a server without the user's explicit knowledge or consent
The malware made hidden requests to download additional files.
O malware fez pedidos ocultos para baixar arquivos adicionais.
Synonyms
implicit requesttacit requestindirect requestcovert request
Antonyms
explicit requestdirect requestovert request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pedido oculto
Most common usage
Portugal
pedido encoberto
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Technical/Computing
requisição oculta
Used in IT and cybersecurity contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
ler nas entrelinhas
get the message without saying it
entender a mensagem sem precisar dizer
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