inactivity timeout
[ɪnækˈtɪvɪti ˈtaɪmaʊt]
nounpl: inactivity timeouts
tempo limite de inatividade
1. A security feature that automatically terminates a user session or connection after a period of no user activity or interaction
The inactivity timeout for this banking application is set to 15 minutes.
O tempo limite de inatividade para este aplicativo bancário é definido como 15 minutos.
2. The predetermined duration of idle time before a system automatically disconnects, logs off, or closes a session
If you don't move your mouse or type anything, the inactivity timeout will log you out automatically.
Se você não mover o mouse ou digitar nada, o tempo limite de inatividade o desconectará automaticamente.
This term is predominantly used in technology and cybersecurity contexts in both Brazilian and American English. It reflects the growing importance of digital security practices in modern computing. In Brazil, the anglicized version 'timeout' is widely understood in IT circles, while formal documentation may use the fully translated 'tempo limite de inatividade' to ensure clarity for non-technical audiences.
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