restrict write access
[rɪˈstrɪkt raɪt ˈækses]
verb phrase / technical term
restringir acesso de escrita
1. To limit or prevent users or processes from modifying, creating, or deleting files, documents, or data on a computer system or network
The administrator decided to restrict write access to the financial database to prevent unauthorized changes.
O administrador decidiu restringir o acesso de escrita ao banco de dados financeiro para evitar alterações não autorizadas.
2. To set security permissions that allow only reading or viewing of files while preventing any modifications
You can restrict write access on shared folders to ensure data integrity.
Você pode restringir o acesso de escrita em pastas compartilhadas para garantir a integridade dos dados.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT, software development, and system administration contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian companies, English terminology is often used directly in technical discussions, though Portuguese translations are becoming more common in official documentation. The concept is critical for data security and compliance in regulated industries.
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