stop processes
[/stɑp ˈprɑsɛsɪz/]
verb phrase
parar processos
1. To terminate or halt ongoing procedures, operations, or workflows
The manager decided to stop processes until the system upgrade was complete.
O gerente decidiu parar processos até que a atualização do sistema fosse concluída.
2. In computing, to end the execution of running programs or tasks
You need to stop processes in the task manager to free up memory.
Você precisa parar processos no gerenciador de tarefas para liberar memória.
3. In business or manufacturing, to cease production or operational procedures
The factory had to stop processes due to safety concerns.
A fábrica teve que parar os processos devido a preocupações de segurança.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American corporate, manufacturing, and IT environments. In Brazil, it's particularly common in manufacturing contexts where process control is critical. In the USA, the term is frequently used in software development and system administration. The phrase reflects the importance of operational control in modern business practices.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stop the presses (to halt an important process)
pump the brakes (to slow down or stop ongoing activities)
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