partial setup

[PAR-shul SET-up]
nounpl: partial setups
configuração parcial
1. An incomplete or preliminary configuration of a system, device, or process where only some components or steps are installed or completed
The technician performed a partial setup of the network before the full installation could begin.
O técnico realizou uma configuração parcial da rede antes da instalação completa começar.
2. In software or hardware contexts, an installation or setup process that has been interrupted, paused, or intentionally left incomplete
Due to time constraints, we decided on a partial setup of the software with basic features only.
Devido às limitações de tempo, decidimos por uma configuração parcial do software com apenas recursos básicos.
3. A temporary or provisional arrangement of equipment or systems intended for testing or preliminary use
The stadium required a partial setup of the sound system for the rehearsal.
O estádio exigiu uma configuração parcial do sistema de som para o ensaio.
In Brazil, the term 'partial setup' is commonly used in IT and technology sectors, with 'configuração parcial' being the formal translation. In casual tech environments, English terms like 'setup' are frequently used untranslated. The concept reflects pragmatic approaches to system deployment, common in fast-paced tech industries in both Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
incomplete setuppreliminary setuppartial installationincomplete installationtemporary setupprovisional setup
Antonyms / Antônimos
complete setupfull setupfull installationcomplete installationfull configuration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração parcial
Most common and standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
setup parcial
Technical professionals often use the English term directly
Rio de Janeiro
instalação parcial
Alternative term emphasizing the installation aspect
Portugal
configuração parcial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'setup' less commonly used in favor of 'instalação'

Related Words

configurationinstallationdeploymentinitializationsetup processsystem setuphardware setupsoftware setup

Related Idioms & Phrases

halfway there
work in progress
half-baked setup
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