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static positioning

[/ˈstætɪk pəˈzɪʃənɪŋ/]
noun
posicionamento estático
1. A method of maintaining a fixed location or position without movement, commonly used in maritime, aviation, or web design contexts
The ship used dynamic positioning to maintain static positioning in rough seas.
O navio usou posicionamento dinâmico para manter o posicionamento estático em mares agitados.
2. In CSS web design, a default positioning property where elements appear in the normal document flow
The div element had static positioning, so it followed the normal page layout.
O elemento div tinha posicionamento estático, portanto seguia o layout normal da página.
3. In surveying and navigation, a technique for determining precise location coordinates
Static positioning GPS measurements require longer observation periods than kinematic methods.
As medições de GPS com posicionamento estático requerem períodos de observação mais longos do que os métodos cinemáticos.
Synonyms
fixed positioningstationary positionabsolute positioning
Antonyms
dynamic positioningkinematic positioningrelative positioning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posicionamento estático
Standard usage in technical and maritime contexts
Portugal
posicionamento estático
Equivalent usage, primarily in technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay in one place
hold position
maintain station
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