pause updates
[pɔːz ʌpˈdeɪts]
verb phrase
pausar atualizações
1. To temporarily stop or suspend the installation or downloading of software updates
I need to pause updates on my computer because I'm working on an important project.
Preciso pausar as atualizações do meu computador porque estou trabalhando em um projeto importante.
2. To delay automatic system or application updates for a specified period
Windows allows you to pause updates for up to 35 days.
O Windows permite pausar as atualizações por até 35 dias.
This phrase is primarily used in technology and computing contexts, particularly in Brazil and Portugal when discussing operating system or application management. It became increasingly common with the rise of automatic update features in Windows 10 and macOS systems. In Brazil, tech users frequently use this term in IT support conversations and system administration. It reflects the global tech vocabulary that has been adopted into Portuguese-speaking regions.
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