multi-threaded lock

[/ˈmʌlti ˈθrɛdɪd lɑk/]
nounpl: multi-threaded locks
travamento multi-thread
1. A synchronization mechanism in concurrent programming that allows multiple threads to safely access shared resources by controlling mutual exclusion
The developer implemented a multi-threaded lock to prevent data corruption when multiple threads accessed the same database connection.
O desenvolvedor implementou um travamento multi-thread para evitar corrupção de dados quando múltiplas threads acessavam a mesma conexão de banco de dados.
2. A locking primitive that ensures only one thread can execute a critical section of code at a time in a multi-threaded application
Using a multi-threaded lock is essential for maintaining data integrity in concurrent systems.
Usar um travamento multi-thread é essencial para manter a integridade dos dados em sistemas concorrentes.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development and computer science. In Brazil and globally, the English term 'multi-threaded lock' is often used as-is even in Portuguese-language technical documentation, though 'travamento multi-thread' is the standard Portuguese translation. Understanding this concept is fundamental to concurrent programming education and professional software engineering practice worldwide.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mutexsynchronization lockthread lockconcurrent lock
Antonyms / Antônimos
lock-free mechanismatomic operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
travamento multi-thread
Most common term in Brazilian software development communities
São Paulo
lock multi-thread
Often used without translation in tech hubs
Portugal
mecanismo de bloqueio multi-thread
More formal translation used in Portuguese technical documentation
Technology sector worldwide
multi-threaded lock
English term commonly used across all regions in technical contexts

Related Words

threadconcurrencycritical sectionsemaphoredeadlockrace conditionsynchronization

Related Idioms & Phrases

acquire a lock
release a lock
contend for a lock
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