provisional setup

[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl ˈse-ˌtəp]
nounpl: provisional setups
configuração provisória
1. A temporary arrangement or installation of equipment, systems, or infrastructure intended to be replaced or modified later
The provisional setup allowed the team to begin testing while waiting for the permanent installation.
A configuração provisória permitiu que a equipe começasse os testes enquanto aguardava a instalação permanente.
2. A temporary organizational structure or arrangement put in place for immediate operational needs
Due to the renovation, we had a provisional setup in the conference room for the meeting.
Devido à reforma, tínhamos uma configuração provisória na sala de conferências para a reunião.
3. A makeshift or temporary configuration intended to serve as a temporary solution
The provisional setup was sufficient to get the project started until funding arrived.
A configuração provisória foi suficiente para começar o projeto até que o financiamento chegasse.
In Brazilian business and technical contexts, 'configuração provisória' is commonly used in IT, construction, and organizational settings. The term reflects practical problem-solving culture where temporary solutions are acknowledged and planned for replacement. In Portugal, 'temporária' is sometimes preferred, though 'provisória' remains understood.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary setupinterim arrangementmakeshift configurationtemporary installationpreliminary setup
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent setupfinal installationdefinitive configuration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração provisória
Standard term used in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
arranjo provisório
Common alternative, slightly more informal
São Paulo
setup provisório
Often uses English 'setup' in tech and corporate environments
Portugal
configuração temporária
Prefers 'temporária' over 'provisória' in some contexts

Related Words

temporaryprovisionalinteriminstallationconfigurationarrangement

Related Idioms & Phrases

temporary fix
stopgap measure
make do
temporary arrangement
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