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power-down process

[/ˈpaʊər daʊn ˈprɒsɛs/]
nounpl: power-down processes
processo de desligamento
1. The sequence of steps taken to safely shut down a device, system, or equipment by gradually reducing power supply and closing applications or services in an orderly manner.
The power-down process ensures all data is saved before the computer shuts off completely.
O processo de desligamento garante que todos os dados sejam salvos antes que o computador desligue completamente.
2. In technical contexts, a controlled shutdown procedure that prevents data loss or system corruption.
The server's power-down process takes approximately five minutes to complete.
O processo de desligamento do servidor leva aproximadamente cinco minutos para ser concluído.
Synonyms
shutdown processsystem shutdowngraceful shutdowncontrolled shutdown
Antonyms
power-up processstartup processboot process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo de desligamento
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
processo de desligamento
Common technical term in tech companies
Portugal
processo de encerramento
Alternative term more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

kill the power
bring the system down
shut down gracefully
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