inactive software

[ɪnˈæktɪv ˈsɔftweər]
nounpl: inactive software / inactive softwares
software inativo
1. Software that is not currently running, not being used, or not operational
The inactive software was taking up valuable storage space on the server.
O software inativo estava ocupando espaço de armazenamento valioso no servidor.
2. A program or application that has been disabled or suspended and is no longer executing processes
We archived all inactive software to improve system performance.
Arquivamos todo o software inativo para melhorar o desempenho do sistema.
3. Software licenses or subscriptions that are no longer in use or have expired
The IT department reviews inactive software licenses quarterly.
O departamento de TI revisa as licenças de software inativo trimestralmente.
In Brazil's growing tech industry, particularly in São Paulo's startup hubs, efficient software management and license optimization are crucial business practices. The term 'software inativo' is widely used in corporate IT departments and by software asset management professionals. In the USA, this term is common in enterprise IT discussions and software licensing compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unused softwaredormant softwaredisabled softwareidle softwarenon-operational software
Antonyms / Antônimos
active softwarerunning softwareoperational softwareexecuting softwareengaged software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software inativo
Standard term used in technical and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
software inativo / programa parado
'Programa parado' is sometimes used informally to describe suspended software
Rio de Janeiro
software inativo
Standard usage, occasionally simplified to 'software desativado'
Portugal
software inativo
Same terminology used in Portuguese European context; may also use 'programa dormente'

Related Words

software licensesystem performanceapplication managementsoftware deploymentprocess executionuser activity

Related Idioms & Phrases

put software on ice
software gathering dust
bring software back to life
software sitting idle
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