runnable form

[ˈrʌnəbəl fɔːrm]
nounpl: runnable forms
forma executável
1. A version of a computer program or software that is ready to be executed or run on a computer system without requiring further compilation or preparation
The software was delivered in runnable form, so users could start using it immediately after installation.
O software foi entregue em forma executável, para que os usuários pudessem começar a usá-lo imediatamente após a instalação.
2. Code or an application that has been compiled and packaged into an executable format that can be directly launched
The developer provided the application in runnable form, eliminating the need for end-users to compile the source code.
O desenvolvedor forneceu a aplicação em forma executável, eliminando a necessidade de os usuários finais compilarem o código-fonte.
This term is primarily used in software development and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the technical nature of software distribution, particularly relevant in the context of cloud computing, DevOps, and containerization practices that have become standard in modern software development across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
executable formexecutablecompiled formbinary formready-to-run form
Antonyms / Antônimos
source codeuncompiled formraw code

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
forma executável
standard term used in IT and software development contexts
Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
formato executável
alternative variation commonly used in tech communities
Brazil (São Paulo)
forma executável / aplicativo pronto para rodar
more technical or descriptive phrasing sometimes used in IT industry
Portugal
forma executável
same terminology used in European Portuguese

Related Words

executablecompilationbinarydeploymentruntime

Related Idioms & Phrases

ready to run
plug-and-play
out-of-the-box solution
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