planned downtime
[/plænd ˈdaʊntaɪm/]
nounpl: planned downtimes
tempo de inatividade planejado
1. A scheduled period during which a system, service, or equipment is intentionally taken offline for maintenance, updates, or repairs
The server will undergo planned downtime next Saturday for system upgrades.
O servidor passará por tempo de inatividade planejado no próximo sábado para atualizações do sistema.
2. In industrial or manufacturing contexts, intentionally scheduled cessation of operations for maintenance purposes
Planned downtime is essential to prevent unexpected equipment failures.
O tempo de inatividade planejado é essencial para evitar falhas inesperadas de equipamento.
This term is primarily used in technical, IT, and industrial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, IT professionals commonly use both 'tempo de inatividade planejado' and 'manutenção programada' interchangeably. Communication of planned downtime is crucial in business environments to minimize impact on operations and inform users in advance. Companies typically announce planned downtime through notifications and service bulletins.
Related Idioms & Phrases
scheduled maintenance window
routine maintenance downtime
system maintenance period
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