inactive screen

[ɪnˈæktɪv skriːn]
nounpl: inactive screens
tela inativa
1. A display monitor or screen that is not currently in use, powered off, or not receiving an active signal or input
The monitor will go into inactive screen mode after 15 minutes of no user activity.
O monitor entrará no modo de tela inativa após 15 minutos sem atividade do usuário.
2. In computing, a window or application interface that is not currently selected or focused by the user
The inactive screen in the background showed the previous application.
A tela inativa ao fundo exibia a aplicação anterior.
3. A locked or screensaver-activated display that requires user interaction to reactivate
Press any key to wake up the inactive screen.
Pressione qualquer tecla para despertar a tela inativa.
This is primarily technical terminology used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese computing contexts. In Brazil, the term 'tela inativa' is widely understood in IT environments, offices, and among tech users. The concept is important for energy conservation and device security protocols that are increasingly standardized across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dormant screenidle displayblank screenlocked screenscreensaver
Antonyms / Antônimos
active screenactive displaylive screenengaged display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela inativa
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese for technology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tela inativa
Standard technical terminology used in the region
São Paulo
tela inativa
Preferred term in tech industry hubs
Portugal
ecrã inativo
Portuguese European equivalent using 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'

Related Words

screen saversleep modepower saving modedisplay timeoutscreen lockidle statemonitor

Related Idioms & Phrases

let the screen go inactive
put the screen to sleep
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