main execution thread

[/meɪn ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv θrɛd/]
nounpl: main execution threads
thread de execução principal
1. The primary thread of execution in a computer program where the main function or entry point runs; the initial thread created when a program starts
In Java, the main execution thread is where the main() method runs by default.
Em Java, o thread de execução principal é onde o método main() é executado por padrão.
2. The control flow path that begins execution immediately when a program launches, before any secondary or background threads are created
The main execution thread must complete before the application can properly shut down.
O thread de execução principal deve ser concluído antes que a aplicação possa desligar corretamente.
This is a specialized computing term used identically in both Brazilian and American technical communities. In Brazil, the English term 'thread' is widely adopted in programming contexts rather than the Portuguese 'fio', reflecting the strong influence of English in software development terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary threadmain threadinitial threadapplication thread
Antonyms / Antônimos
background threadworker threaddaemon threadsecondary thread

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
thread de execução principal
Most common technical term in Brazilian software development
General Brazilian Portuguese
thread principal
Shortened form, frequently used in informal technical discussions
Portugal
thread de execução principal
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical contexts
Portugal
fio de execução principal
Literal translation sometimes used, though less common than English loanword

Related Words

thread poolmultithreadingconcurrencyprocesssynchronizationcontext switch

Related Idioms & Phrases

block the main execution thread
run on the main execution thread
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