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predetermined wait

[/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd weɪt/]
nounpl: predetermined waits
espera predeterminada
1. A scheduled or established period of time that is set in advance before an action, event, or process occurs
The system implements a predetermined wait of 30 seconds before retrying the connection.
O sistema implementa uma espera predeterminada de 30 segundos antes de tentar reconectar.
2. In programming and automation, a fixed delay interval programmed into code or workflows
A predetermined wait was added to prevent server overload during peak hours.
Uma espera predeterminada foi adicionada para evitar sobrecarga do servidor durante horas de pico.
Synonyms
preset delayscheduled pausefixed wait timepredetermined delayset waiting period
Antonyms
immediate actionspontaneous responseunscheduled waitvariable delay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espera predeterminada
Standard term used in technical and computing contexts
São Paulo
espera predeterminada
Technical jargon commonly used in IT industry
Portugal
espera pré-determinada
Alternative hyphenated form; used in technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

wait and see
bide one's time
mark time
hold your horses
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