pausable operation
[ˈpɔːzəbəl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: pausable operations
operação pausável
1. A computational or mechanical process that can be temporarily suspended and later resumed without losing its state or progress
The download is a pausable operation, allowing users to stop and continue at any time.
O download é uma operação pausável, permitindo que os usuários parem e continuem a qualquer momento.
2. In computing, a task or function that supports pause/resume functionality through suspension points or checkpoints
Modern video players support pausable operations for streaming content.
Os reprodutores de vídeo modernos suportam operações pausáveis para conteúdo em streaming.
This term is primarily used in technology and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects modern digital culture where users expect control over processes. In Brazil, this terminology is increasingly common in tech documentation and user interfaces as digital services expand.
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