setup time

[/ˈsetʌp taɪm/]
nounpl: setup times
tempo de configuração
1. The time required to prepare or configure equipment, machinery, or a system before it can begin normal operation
The setup time for the new production line was longer than expected.
O tempo de configuração para a nova linha de produção foi mais longo que o esperado.
2. In manufacturing, the period needed to change from producing one item to another
We need to reduce setup time between production runs to improve efficiency.
Precisamos reduzir o tempo de configuração entre as corridas de produção para melhorar a eficiência.
3. In computing and software, the time needed to install or initialize a program or system
The software setup time was minimal, taking only five minutes.
O tempo de configuração do software foi mínimo, levando apenas cinco minutos.
Setup time is a critical concept in Brazilian manufacturing and industrial sectors, where lean manufacturing principles and process optimization are increasingly emphasized. The term is widely used in both Portuguese and English in corporate environments, with many Brazilian companies using the English term directly in technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lead timepreparation timeconfiguration timechangeover time
Antonyms / Antônimos
runtimeoperational time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de configuração
Standard term used in manufacturing and IT contexts
General Brazilian
tempo de preparação
Alternative term commonly used in industrial settings
São Paulo
tempo de setup
English term often used in corporate and manufacturing environments
Portugal
tempo de configuração
Standard Portuguese term, though 'tempo de setup' is also used in technical contexts

Related Words

downtimeinstallationcommissioninginitialization

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce setup time
minimize setup time
setup time bottleneck
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