suspended process

[/səˈspɛndɪd ˈprɑːsɛs/]
nounpl: suspended processes
🇧🇷 processo suspenso
1. A computational or administrative process that has been temporarily halted or paused, but not terminated, with the intention of resuming it later
The suspended process remained in memory, waiting to be resumed when resources became available.
O processo suspenso permaneceu na memória, aguardando ser retomado quando recursos ficassem disponíveis.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a procedure or proceeding that has been temporarily stopped pending further action or resolution
The suspended process was reactivated after the appeal was filed.
O processo suspenso foi reativado após o recurso ser apresentado.
3. In computing, a thread or task whose execution has been paused by the operating system or scheduler
Each suspended process can be identified by its process ID and current state.
Cada processo suspenso pode ser identificado por seu ID de processo e estado atual.
💡 The term 'suspended process' is primarily used in technical and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian companies and government agencies, it's commonly used when discussing IT infrastructure and legal proceedings. The concept reflects the complexity of modern systems management and legal bureaucracy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
paused processhalted processdormant processinactive processwaiting process
Antonyms / Antônimos
active processrunning processexecuting processterminated process

Regional Variations

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General Brazilian
processo suspenso
Standard term used in computing and legal contexts
🏙️
São Paulo
processo suspenso
Common in corporate and IT environments
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Rio de Janeiro
processo suspenso
Standard usage in legal and administrative sectors
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Portugal
processo suspenso
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in legal contexts

Related Words

process managementthread schedulingresource allocationprocess state

Related Idioms & Phrases

put a process on hold
freeze a process
put a process on ice
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