interrupt level
[/ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt ˈlev.əl/]
nounpl: interrupt levels
nível de interrupção
1. In computing, a numerical value that indicates the priority or precedence of an interrupt request in a processor or system
The device assigned a high interrupt level to ensure its signals were processed immediately.
O dispositivo atribuiu um nível de interrupção alto para garantir que seus sinais fossem processados imediatamente.
2. The threshold or ranking within the interrupt hierarchy that determines which interrupts can interrupt other interrupts
The system set the interrupt level at 5, blocking lower priority interrupts.
O sistema definiu o nível de interrupção em 5, bloqueando interrupções de menor prioridade.
3. The state or priority mask that controls which interrupt signals are currently enabled or disabled
Changing the interrupt level allowed the kernel to handle critical tasks without interference.
Alterar o nível de interrupção permitiu que o kernel lidasse com tarefas críticas sem interferência.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computer science and software development communities. It is equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese contexts, as computing terminology is largely standardized internationally. The term is rarely encountered outside technical documentation and programming discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
raise the interrupt level
lower the interrupt level
set interrupt level priority
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