performance burst

[/pərˈfɔːrməns bɜːrst/]
nounpl: performance bursts
rajada de desempenho
1. A sudden, temporary increase in speed, power, or productivity, especially in computing or athletic performance
The processor achieved a performance burst that doubled its processing speed for a short period.
O processador alcançou uma rajada de desempenho que dobrou sua velocidade de processamento por um curto período.
2. In sports, a sudden acceleration or sprint during a competition or training session
The runner made a performance burst in the final lap to overtake her competitors.
A corredora fez uma rajada de desempenho na última volta para ultrapassar suas competidoras.
3. A brief period of exceptionally high performance or output from an individual or system
The team experienced a performance burst during the third quarter of the game.
O time experimentou uma rajada de desempenho durante o terceiro quarto do jogo.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian technology and gaming communities when discussing CPU/GPU overclocking and boost features. In American sports culture, it describes athletes 'stepping up' their game at crucial moments. The concept reflects modern competitive culture's emphasis on peak performance moments.
NYC Slang
sudden heat; hot streak
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performance spikesurgeaccelerationsprintboostsudden increase
Antonyms / Antônimos
slowdowndeclineslumpperformance drop

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rajada de desempenho
Most common term used in technology and sports contexts
Brazil (Tech Industry)
pico de desempenho
Alternative technical term, emphasizing the peak aspect
Portugal
surto de desempenho
European Portuguese variant, less commonly used
Brazil (Sports)
explosão de rendimento
Sports-specific term emphasizing explosive nature of performance increase

Related Words

turbo boostoverclocksprintaccelerationpeak performanceefficiency

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a hot streak
find another gear
go into overdrive
turn up the heat
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