switch off features

[/swɪtʃ ɔf ˈfiːtʃərz/]
verb phrase
desativar recursos
1. to disable or turn off specific functionalities or characteristics of a device, software, or system
You can switch off features in the settings menu to improve battery life.
Você pode desativar recursos no menu de configurações para melhorar a duração da bateria.
2. to deactivate optional functions that are not currently needed
Switch off features you don't use to simplify the interface.
Desative recursos que você não usa para simplificar a interface.
This phrase is predominantly used in technological and digital contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'desativar recursos' is the standard technical terminology used in software manuals, tech support, and user interfaces. It reflects the influence of English tech terminology adapted into Portuguese business language.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disable featuresturn off featuresdeactivate featuresdisable functionality
Antonyms / Antônimos
switch on featuresenable featuresturn on featuresactivate features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desativar recursos
most common and standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desativar recursos / apagar funções
colloquial variant 'apagar' sometimes used informally
São Paulo
desativar recursos
standard business and technical usage
Portugal
desativar funcionalidades / desligar funções
Portuguese European variant preferred

Related Words

togglesettingsconfigurationfunctionalitydeactivationdisablepower off

Related Idioms & Phrases

switch something off and on again (troubleshooting technique)
kill features (informal)
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