launch sequence
[lɔːntʃ ˈsiːkwəns]
nounpl: launch sequences
sequência de lançamento
1. A series of predetermined steps and procedures that must be completed in order before a spacecraft, missile, or rocket can be launched
The launch sequence began at dawn with final system checks.
A sequência de lançamento começou ao amanhecer com verificações finais do sistema.
2. In general usage, any ordered set of actions or procedures that must be followed to initiate a process or event
The software company initiated the launch sequence for their new product.
A empresa de software iniciou a sequência de lançamento para seu novo produto.
The term 'launch sequence' is primarily used in aerospace, technology, and business contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, it's commonly heard in media coverage of space missions, particularly involving INPE (Brazilian Space Agency) or European Space Agency collaborations. The term has gained broader usage in business contexts to describe the rollout of new products or services, reflecting influence from American tech industry terminology.
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