object linking

[/ˈɒbdʒɪkt ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/]
noun
vinculação de objetos
1. A computing technology that allows embedding or linking objects (such as spreadsheets, images, or documents) from one application into another, maintaining a connection to the source file
Object linking enables you to embed a chart from Excel into your Word document while keeping it connected to the original spreadsheet.
A vinculação de objetos permite que você incorpore um gráfico do Excel em seu documento do Word enquanto o mantém conectado à planilha original.
2. In programming and software development, the process of creating connections between distinct objects or data structures to establish relationships and enable data transfer
The developer implemented object linking to synchronize data between the database and the user interface.
O desenvolvedor implementou a vinculação de objetos para sincronizar dados entre o banco de dados e a interface do usuário.
3. Part of OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) technology, a Microsoft standard from the 1990s for sharing content between applications
Object linking was a key feature of OLE technology in older Windows applications.
A vinculação de objetos era um recurso-chave da tecnologia OLE em aplicações antigas do Windows.
Object linking was a significant feature in 1990s-2000s office productivity software, particularly in Microsoft Office environments. While less prevalent in modern cloud-based applications, it remains important in enterprise legacy systems in both Brazil and the USA. Brazilian IT professionals often use the English term 'object linking' alongside 'vinculação de objetos' in technical discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
object embeddingOLE (Object Linking and Embedding)data linkingcross-application linkingdynamic data exchange
Antonyms / Antônimos
object copyingstatic embeddingdata separationindependent files

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vinculação de objetos
Standard term used in technical documentation and IT sectors
São Paulo
vinculação de objetos / linking de objetos
Both Portuguese and English terms are commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
ligação de objetos
Portuguese variant preferred in European contexts; less commonly used due to legacy technology
USA/Technical English
object linking
Primarily used in technical documentation and legacy system contexts

Related Words

embeddingOLEhyperlinkreferenceinteroperabilitydynamic linkdata bindingcompound documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the link
maintain object integrity
keep in sync
create a bridge between applications
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