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software update

[ˈsɔːftweər ʌpˈdeɪt]
nounpl: software updates
atualização de software
1. A release of new features, bug fixes, security patches, or performance improvements for an existing software application or operating system
I need to install the latest software update to fix the security vulnerabilities.
Preciso instalar a atualização de software mais recente para corrigir as vulnerabilidades de segurança.
2. The process of upgrading a program to a newer version
The software update will take about 15 minutes to complete.
A atualização de software levará cerca de 15 minutos para ser concluída.
Synonyms
patchupgradereleaseversion updatesoftware patch
Antonyms
rollbackdowngrade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização de software
Most common term used in Brazil
Brazil
update de software
Common informal variant using English loanword
Portugal
atualização de software
Standard term used in Portugal
Portugal
actualização de software
Traditional spelling variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

push an update
roll out an update
force an update
check for updates
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