presence indicator
[/ˈprɛzəns ˈɪndɪkeɪtər/]
nounpl: presence indicators
indicador de presença
1. A visual or audio signal that shows whether a person or device is physically present, online, or available
The presence indicator on the messaging app shows that she is currently online.
O indicador de presença no aplicativo de mensagens mostra que ela está online no momento.
2. A technical device or software feature that detects and displays the availability status of a user in communication systems
The presence indicator turned red when he became unavailable.
O indicador de presença ficou vermelho quando ele ficou indisponível.
3. A system component used in real-time communications to signal if someone is at their workstation or location
The office uses presence indicators to track staff availability throughout the day.
O escritório usa indicadores de presença para rastrear a disponibilidade dos funcionários ao longo do dia.
In Brazil, presence indicators are widely used in corporate environments and instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Microsoft Teams. The concept is well-integrated into workplace culture, particularly in São Paulo's tech industry. In the USA and English-speaking regions, this term is predominantly used in IT and telecommunications contexts.
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