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limited wait

[/ˈlɪmɪtɪd weɪt/]
nounpl: limited waits
espera limitada
1. A waiting period or queue with a restricted time duration or maximum capacity
The restaurant offers a limited wait of 30 minutes during peak hours.
O restaurante oferece uma espera limitada de 30 minutos durante os horários de pico.
2. In computing, a synchronization mechanism with a maximum timeout period
The system implements a limited wait algorithm to prevent deadlocks.
O sistema implementa um algoritmo de espera limitada para prevenir impasses.
Synonyms
bounded waitfinite waitrestricted waiting periodtimed wait
Antonyms
indefinite waitunlimited waitinfinite wait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera limitada
Standard term used in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
espera limitada / tempo de espera restrito
More formal usage in commercial settings
Portugal
espera limitada / período de espera restrito
Common in both business and technical Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

time-limited wait
bounded waiting time
restricted queue
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