on-demand access

[/ɒn dɪˈmɑːnd ˈækses/]
nounpl: on-demand accesses
acesso sob demanda
1. The ability to obtain or use a service, product, or resource immediately when needed, without prior scheduling or waiting periods
Cloud storage provides on-demand access to your files from anywhere in the world.
O armazenamento em nuvem fornece acesso sob demanda aos seus arquivos de qualquer lugar do mundo.
2. In streaming services, the ability to watch, listen to, or download content at any time chosen by the user
Netflix offers on-demand access to thousands of movies and TV series.
Netflix oferece acesso sob demanda a milhares de filmes e séries de televisão.
3. In computing, the capability to retrieve or allocate computing resources immediately as required
AWS provides on-demand access to computing power and storage services.
AWS fornece acesso sob demanda a serviços de computação e armazenamento.
This term is widely used in Brazil and the USA in technology and digital services contexts. With the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix and cloud services, 'acesso sob demanda' has become increasingly common in Brazilian Portuguese business and tech communities. The concept reflects modern consumer expectations for flexibility and immediacy in accessing digital content and services.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instant accessimmediate accessanytime accessreal-time accessdirect access
Antonyms / Antônimos
scheduled accessrestricted accesslimited accessdelayed access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acesso sob demanda
Most common and standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
acesso por demanda
Alternative form occasionally used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
acesso sob demanda
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
acesso a pedido
More literal translation preferred in European Portuguese; 'sob demanda' also used in tech contexts

Related Words

streamingcloud computingsubscription serviceavailabilityflexibilityaccessibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

at your fingertips
available 24/7
whenever you want
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