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interrupted thread
[/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪd θred/]
noun
pl: interrupted threads
fio interrompido
1.
A sewing or embroidery technique where thread is broken intentionally or unintentionally during stitching, creating a pattern or design effect
The seamstress used an interrupted thread technique to create decorative patterns on the fabric.
A costureira usou a técnica de fio interrompido para criar padrões decorativos no tecido.
2.
In computing and programming, a thread of execution that has been halted or suspended before completion
The interrupted thread caused the application to crash unexpectedly.
O fio interrompido causou o colapso da aplicação inesperadamente.
3.
A conversation or narrative that has been broken or discontinuous
After the long pause, she picked up the interrupted thread of their discussion.
Após a longa pausa, ela retomou o fio interrompido da sua discussão.
Synonyms
broken thread
disconnected thread
suspended thread
Antonyms
continuous thread
unbroken thread
continuous narrative
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fio interrompido
Standard term used in both sewing and computing contexts
Portugal
fio interrompido
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
pick up the interrupted thread
resume an interrupted thread
break the thread
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