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intermittent link

[ɪn.tərˈmɪ.tənt lɪŋk]
nounpl: intermittent links
ligação intermitente
1. A communication or data connection that is not continuous; a link that connects and disconnects repeatedly or at irregular intervals
The wireless network experienced an intermittent link, causing frequent disconnections.
A rede sem fio apresentava uma ligação intermitente, causando desconexões frequentes.
2. In telecommunications or networking, a connection that fails to maintain stability or consistency
The server reported an intermittent link with the database, affecting system performance.
O servidor relatou uma ligação intermitente com o banco de dados, afetando o desempenho do sistema.
Synonyms
unstable connectionunreliable linksporadic connectionon-and-off link
Antonyms
stable connectioncontinuous linkpersistent connectionreliable link

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ligação intermitente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in technical contexts
Portugal
ligação intermitente
Standard usage in European Portuguese, same as Brazilian variant
Technical/IT Communities
conexão intermitente
Alternative term often used in IT and networking contexts in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fritz
cutting in and out
on-and-off connection
spotty connection
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