shut down systems
[/ʃʌt daʊn ˈsɪstəmz/]
verb phrase
desligar sistemas
1. to turn off or deactivate computer systems, machinery, or operational processes in an orderly manner
The IT department had to shut down systems for emergency maintenance.
O departamento de TI teve que desligar os sistemas para manutenção de emergência.
2. to cease operations of industrial or business machinery
The factory had to shut down systems due to the safety violation.
A fábrica teve que desligar os sistemas devido à violação de segurança.
3. to forcibly terminate running processes on a computer or network
We need to shut down systems immediately to prevent data loss.
Precisamos desligar os sistemas imediatamente para evitar perda de dados.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian tech industries. In Brazil, IT professionals commonly use 'desligar sistemas' in corporate settings, while in the USA, the phrase is standard in cybersecurity and IT operations contexts. The concept gained prominence with increased focus on cybersecurity and emergency response protocols.
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