inactive task

[ɪnˈæktɪv tæsk]
nounpl: inactive tasks
tarefa inativa
1. A task or job that is not currently being performed, executed, or processed; a task that has been suspended, paused, or is awaiting activation
The inactive task was moved to the archive after no activity for six months.
A tarefa inativa foi movida para o arquivo após nenhuma atividade durante seis meses.
2. In computing and project management, a task that is not running or has not been assigned resources
Check the system dashboard to see all inactive tasks in the queue.
Verifique o painel do sistema para ver todas as tarefas inativas na fila.
3. A work assignment that has been postponed or temporarily discontinued
Several inactive tasks need to be reviewed before the project restart.
Várias tarefas inativas precisam ser revisadas antes do reinício do projeto.
The term 'inactive task' is widely used in Brazilian tech companies and project management contexts, particularly in agile and software development environments. It reflects the global corporate vocabulary adapted into Portuguese, with consistent usage across different regions of Brazil, though Portugal maintains its own spelling convention with 'inactiva'.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dormant tasksuspended taskidle taskpaused taskpending task
Antonyms / Antônimos
active taskrunning taskongoing taskcurrent taskexecuting task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa inativa
Standard term used in business and tech contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
tarefa inativa / tarefa parada
Both terms commonly used in corporate and tech industries
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa inativa / tarefa adormecida
Informal variation 'adormecida' sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
tarefa inactiva
Uses 'inactiva' spelling; formal usage in technical documentation

Related Words

task managementworkflowproject statustask queueexecutionautomation

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a task on hold
shelve a task
freeze a task
put something on ice
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