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instantaneous command

[/ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs kəˈmɑːnd/]
nounpl: instantaneous commands
comando instantâneo
1. A command or instruction that takes effect immediately without delay or processing time
The system executes an instantaneous command when the user presses the button.
O sistema executa um comando instantâneo quando o usuário pressiona o botão.
2. In military or emergency contexts, an order that must be carried out at once
The officer issued an instantaneous command to evacuate the building.
O oficial emitiu um comando instantâneo para evacuar o edifício.
3. In computing or robotics, an instruction with zero latency or response time
The robotic arm responds to an instantaneous command from the control panel.
O braço robótico responde a um comando instantâneo do painel de controle.
Synonyms
immediate commanddirect commandreal-time command
Antonyms
delayed commandscheduled commandqueued command

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comando instantâneo
standard usage in technical and military contexts
São Paulo
comando imediato
alternative usage, emphasizing immediacy
Portugal
comando instantâneo
standard usage, also used in European Portuguese technical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the drop of a hat (equivalent concept of immediacy)
no time to waste (related to urgent execution)
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