switch parameter

[/swɪtʃ pəˈræmɪtər/]
nounpl: switch parameters
parâmetro de comutação
1. In computing and programming, a parameter or argument that acts as a flag to enable or disable a specific feature, function, or behavior in a program or command
The /verbose switch parameter enables detailed output logging in the installation process.
O parâmetro de comutação /verbose habilita o registro detalhado de saída no processo de instalação.
2. A command-line option that controls program execution by toggling functionality on or off
Use the -r switch parameter to enable recursive directory processing.
Use o parâmetro de comutação -r para habilitar o processamento recursivo de diretórios.
This is technical jargon primarily used in software development, system administration, and IT contexts in both Brazil and the USA. The term is language-neutral in international tech communities, though Portuguese translations vary slightly between European and Brazilian variants. Understanding switch parameters is essential for software developers and system administrators across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flag parametercommand-line switchboolean parametertoggle parameteroption flag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
parâmetro de comutação
Standard technical term used in most of Brazil
São Paulo
parâmetro de chaveamento
Alternative technical term sometimes used in tech industry
Portugal
parâmetro de comutação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European Portuguese

Related Words

argumentcommand-line interfaceparameterflagoptionfunction parameterbooleanboolean flag

Related Idioms & Phrases

flip the switch
toggle a parameter
enable/disable a switch parameter
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