screen session
[skriːn ˈseʃən]
nounpl: screen sessions
sessão de tela
1. A terminal multiplexer feature that allows a user to create multiple virtual terminal windows within a single connection, enabling multitasking and session persistence
I started a screen session to run a long-running process that would continue even after I disconnected.
Iniciei uma sessão de tela para executar um processo de longa duração que continuaria mesmo após desconectar.
2. In computing, specifically referring to GNU Screen or similar terminal multiplexers, allowing detachment and reattachment of sessions
The developer reconnected to her screen session to check on the server deployment.
A desenvolvedora reconectou à sua sessão de tela para verificar a implantação do servidor.
3. A viewing session where content is displayed on a screen for an audience
We organized a screen session of the documentary at the community center.
Organizamos uma sessão de exibição do documentário no centro comunitário.
This term is primarily used in software development and system administration communities. It reflects the technical culture of both Brazilian and international tech industries where GNU Screen and similar tools are essential for remote server management and multitasking in terminal environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
detach from a screen session
attach to a screen session
run in the background in a screen session
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