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.