idle code

[/ˈaɪdəl koʊd/]
nounpl: idle codes
código ocioso
1. Computer instructions or program segments that consume processing resources without performing useful work or advancing toward a goal
The developer discovered idle code in the application that was wasting CPU cycles.
O desenvolvedor descobriu código ocioso no aplicativo que estava desperdiçando ciclos de CPU.
2. In CPU context, machine code executed by a processor when there are no active tasks to perform
The system runs idle code when waiting for user input.
O sistema executa código ocioso quando aguarda entrada do usuário.
3. Dead code or unreachable code that serves no functional purpose in a program
The code review identified several idle code segments that should be removed.
A revisão de código identificou vários segmentos de código ocioso que deveriam ser removidos.
This is primarily a technical term used in software engineering and computer science fields in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the global nature of programming terminology, with 'código ocioso' being the standard translation in Portuguese-speaking tech communities. The term emphasizes efficiency in coding practices, which is valued across both cultures in professional software development environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dead codeunreachable codeunused coderedundant code
Antonyms / Antônimos
active codefunctional codeexecutable codeuseful code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
código ocioso
standard technical term used in software development contexts
São Paulo
código morto
alternative usage, particularly in corporate tech environments
Rio de Janeiro
código inativo
less common variant, sometimes used in academic settings
Portugal
código inativo
preferred term in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

CPU idle loopbusy waitingcode optimizationgarbage collectionresource management

Related Idioms & Phrases

dead code in the codebase
code bloat from idle instructions
optimize away idle code
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