launch procedure

[/lɔːntʃ prəˈsɛdʒər/]
nounpl: launch procedures
procedimento de lançamento
1. A set of standardized steps and protocols followed to initiate the operation or deployment of a spacecraft, missile, product, or system
The astronauts reviewed the launch procedure before the mission began.
Os astronautas revisaram o procedimento de lançamento antes da missão começar.
2. In business and marketing, the formal plan and sequence of actions taken to introduce a new product or service to the market
The company developed a comprehensive launch procedure for their new smartphone.
A empresa desenvolveu um procedimento de lançamento abrangente para seu novo smartphone.
3. The operational sequence of checks, clearances, and activations required before commencing an activity or operation
The launch procedure includes safety checks and system verifications.
O procedimento de lançamento inclui verificações de segurança e validações do sistema.
In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the term 'procedimento de lançamento' is extensively used in the aerospace and technology sectors, reflecting Brazil's growing space program (AEB - Agência Espacial Brasileira) and innovation industry. In the USA, 'launch procedure' is widely used in NASA contexts and Silicon Valley product development. The term has become increasingly important in contemporary Brazilian business culture with the rise of startups and tech companies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
launch sequencestartup procedureinitiation protocoldeployment procedureactivation process
Antonyms / Antônimos
shutdown proceduretermination processabort procedurecancellation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento de lançamento
Standard term used across Brazil in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
procedimento de lançamento / protocolo de lançamento
Business and technology hub terminology; both terms commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
procedimento de lançamento
Used in aerospace and space agency contexts (INPE)
Portugal
procedimento de lançamento / sequência de lançamento
Similar usage as Brazil; European Portuguese may prefer 'sequência' in some contexts

Related Words

countdownlaunch padmission controlprotocolchecklistsystem verificationgo/no-go decision

Related Idioms & Phrases

go/no-go for launch
clear for launch
abort the launch
hold the launch
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