standalone capability
[ˈstændəloʊn kəˈpæbɪlɪti]
nounpl: standalone capabilities
capacidade independente
1. The ability of a system, software, or device to function independently without requiring external support, integration, or dependencies
The application has standalone capability, meaning it can run without needing to connect to a central server.
O aplicativo possui capacidade independente, o que significa que pode funcionar sem precisar se conectar a um servidor central.
2. In military or technical contexts, the ability of equipment or personnel to operate without relying on other systems or units
The drone's standalone capability allows it to complete missions autonomously.
A capacidade independente do drone permite que ele complete missões autonomamente.
3. The feature or functionality that enables something to work on its own merit without external additions or enhancements
This software module has strong standalone capability and doesn't require integration with other tools.
Este módulo de software tem forte capacidade independente e não requer integração com outras ferramentas.
This is primarily technical jargon used in software development, IT infrastructure, and military/defense contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in tech startups and corporate IT departments, often used in English ('standalone') even in Portuguese conversations. The term reflects the global tech industry's dominance of English terminology, though Portuguese equivalents are increasingly standardized in formal documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go it alone - to operate independently without help
stand on its own two feet - to be self-sufficient
work independently - to function without external support
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