single thread
[/ˈsɪŋɡəl θrɛd/]
nounpl: single threads
fio único
1. A single strand of thread or fiber used for sewing, weaving, or other textile work
She used a single thread to mend the tear in the fabric.
Ela usou um fio único para consertar o rasgo no tecido.
2. In computing, a single sequence of programmed instructions that can be executed by a processor
The application runs on a single thread, processing requests one at a time.
A aplicação é executada em um único thread, processando requisições uma de cada vez.
3. A continuous line of thought, narrative, or logical progression
He lost the single thread of the argument and became confused.
Ele perdeu o fio único do argumento e ficou confuso.
In Brazilian technical communities, 'single thread' is commonly used in its English form when discussing software development, though 'fio único' is the literal translation. In textile and crafting contexts, 'fio único' is always preferred. The phrase 'hanging by a single thread' is understood metaphorically in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures to mean being in a precarious situation.
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