manual update

[/ˈmæn.ju.əl ʌpˈdeɪt/]
nounpl: manual updates
atualização manual
1. A process of updating software, firmware, or data by hand without automatic or scheduled procedures
The system requires a manual update to fix the security vulnerabilities.
O sistema requer uma atualização manual para corrigir as vulnerabilidades de segurança.
2. The act of deliberately modifying information, records, or documents without using automated tools
A manual update of the database was necessary after the system crash.
Uma atualização manual do banco de dados foi necessária após a falha do sistema.
In Brazil, 'atualização manual' is a common term in technology contexts, especially among IT professionals and software developers. The phrase reflects the contrast between user-controlled updates and system-automatic updates. In corporate environments, manual updates are often preferred for critical systems to ensure control and prevent unexpected downtime. In Portugal, the term is used identically, though some older speakers might use 'à mão' (by hand) colloquially.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
manual refreshhand updatedirect updateuser-initiated update
Antonyms / Antônimos
automatic updatescheduled updateautomatic refreshpush update

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização manual
Standard term used in both technical and everyday contexts
São Paulo
atualização manual
Commonly used in tech industry and IT departments
Rio de Janeiro
atualização manual
Same usage as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
atualização manual
Identical to Brazilian usage; sometimes 'atualização à mão' in informal contexts

Related Words

software updatepatchupgradeinstallationsynchronizationbackup

Related Idioms & Phrases

do it by hand
hands-on update
old-school update
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