non-interruptible
[/ˌnɒn.ɪnˈtɛrəptəbəl/]
adjective
ininterrupto
1. Unable to be interrupted or stopped; continuous without breaks or disruptions
The system requires a non-interruptible power supply to maintain operations during outages.
O sistema requer uma fonte de energia ininterrupta para manter as operações durante as falhas.
2. In computing, describing a process or operation that cannot be halted or suspended once started
Non-interruptible operations are critical in database transactions to ensure data integrity.
As operações ininterruptas são críticas em transações de banco de dados para garantir a integridade dos dados.
3. Describing a state of continuous service or availability without interruption
The hospital requires non-interruptible service for life-support equipment.
O hospital exige serviço ininterrupto para equipamentos de suporte de vida.
This term is predominantly used in technical and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is especially prevalent in discussions about data centers, hospitals, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure. The acronym 'UPS' (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is universally recognized in both Portuguese and English-speaking technical communities. In Brazil, with increasing digitalization and emphasis on service reliability, this term has become increasingly important in business discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep the lights on (metaphorical use related to non-interruptible power)
around the clock (related concept of continuous operation)
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