link points

[/lɪŋk pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: link points
pontos de ligação
1. Connection points or nodes where separate elements, systems, or networks can be joined together
The bridge serves as one of the main link points between the two cities.
A ponte funciona como um dos principais pontos de ligação entre as duas cidades.
2. In computing and networking, designated locations where data or systems can be interconnected
The router has multiple link points for establishing network connections.
O roteador possui múltiplos pontos de ligação para estabelecer conexões de rede.
3. In gaming, locations or mechanics where players can establish connections or progress together
Players must activate the link points to unlock new areas in the game.
Os jogadores devem ativar os pontos de ligação para desbloquear novas áreas do jogo.
This term is primarily used in technical, networking, and gaming contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It gained popularity with the expansion of internet infrastructure and digital gaming. In Brazil, the term is commonly used in IT departments and among tech professionals, while in Portugal it maintains more traditional usage in infrastructure and engineering discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
connection pointsnodesjunction pointscontact pointsinterface points
Antonyms / Antônimos
disconnection pointsendpointsisolated points

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de ligação
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pontos de ligação / pontos de conexão
Technical and business contexts prefer 'pontos de conexão'
Portugal
pontos de ligação / pontos de conexão
Both terms are acceptable; 'pontos de ligação' is more traditional

Related Words

networkconnectionnodeinterfacejunctionbridgegateway

Related Idioms & Phrases

establish a link point
activate link points
missing link point
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