maintain session

[meɪnˈteɪn ˈseʃən]
verb phrase
manter a sessão
1. To keep an active connection or communication line open between a client and server, typically in computing or telecommunications contexts
The application must maintain session to ensure users don't lose their work.
A aplicação deve manter a sessão para garantir que os usuários não percam seu trabalho.
2. To preserve the continuity of a conversation, meeting, or interaction without interruption
It is important to maintain session during negotiations to reach an agreement.
É importante manter a sessão durante as negociações para chegar a um acordo.
3. In software development, to keep user authentication and data state active throughout their interaction with a system
The server maintains session by using cookies to track user activity.
O servidor mantém a sessão usando cookies para rastrear a atividade do usuário.
This is primarily a technical term used in both American and Brazilian computing contexts. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the growth of technology and software development sectors. The phrase is standardized across both regions due to the international nature of software development and IT infrastructure, making it a universal term in technical documentation and programming communities worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
keep session alivesustain sessionpreserve connectionkeep connection active
Antonyms / Antônimos
close sessionend sessionterminate sessiondisconnect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
manter a sessão
Standard technical term used in computing and telecommunications
Portugal
manter a sessão
Identical usage in European Portuguese, commonly used in technical contexts
São Paulo
manter a sessão ativa
Emphasis on keeping the session 'active' is more common in tech-savvy regions
Rio de Janeiro
manter a sessão aberta
Alternative formulation using 'aberta' (open) is sometimes preferred

Related Words

session managementuser authenticationpersistent connectiontimeoutcookietoken

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the ball rolling
stay on the same page
keep the conversation going
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