off switch parameter
[/ɔf swɪtʃ pəˈræmɪtər/]
nounpl: off switch parameters
parâmetro de desativação
1. A configuration setting or variable that controls the ability to disable, deactivate, or turn off a system, feature, function, or process
The developer added an off switch parameter to allow administrators to disable the notification feature without removing the entire module.
O desenvolvedor adicionou um parâmetro de desativação para permitir que administradores desativem o recurso de notificação sem remover o módulo inteiro.
2. In programming and software systems, a boolean or enumerated parameter that determines whether a specific function or service should be active or inactive
By setting the off switch parameter to 'true', you can prevent the automatic update process from running.
Ao definir o parâmetro de desativação como 'verdadeiro', você pode impedir que o processo de atualização automática seja executado.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in software development, IT administration, and systems engineering contexts. It is consistent across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities. The term reflects modern software design practices where features can be toggled on and off through configuration parameters, enabling agile deployment and feature management.
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