spontaneous call
[spɒnˈteɪniəs kɔːl]
nounpl: spontaneous calls
chamada espontânea
1. An unplanned or unexpected telephone call made without prior arrangement or scheduling
I received a spontaneous call from an old friend yesterday.
Recebi uma chamada espontânea de uma velha amiga ontem.
2. In programming, a function or subroutine invoked without explicit triggering by user input or scheduled events
The system made a spontaneous call to the backup function when memory usage exceeded the threshold.
O sistema fez uma chamada espontânea para a função de backup quando o uso de memória ultrapassou o limite.
3. An impromptu verbal contribution or comment made during a meeting or discussion without being asked
His spontaneous call during the board meeting provided valuable insight.
Sua participação espontânea durante a reunião do conselho forneceu uma visão valiosa.
In Brazilian business culture, spontaneous calls are generally welcomed as they demonstrate initiative and directness in communication. However, in São Paulo's corporate environment, there is an increasing preference for scheduled calls to respect professional boundaries. In the USA, spontaneous calls are becoming less common due to the prevalence of texting and messaging apps, making unexpected phone calls more notable and sometimes considered intrusive.
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