synchronous pause
[/ˈsɪŋkrənəs pɔːz/]
nounpl: synchronous pauses
pausa síncrona
1. A deliberate interruption or cessation of activity that occurs simultaneously across multiple systems, processes, or participants
The conference organizers implemented a synchronous pause to allow all participants to take a break at the same time.
Os organizadores da conferência implementaram uma pausa síncrona para permitir que todos os participantes descansassem ao mesmo tempo.
2. In computing and software development, a temporary halt in execution that is coordinated across distributed systems
The database cluster executed a synchronous pause before initiating the failover process.
O cluster de banco de dados executou uma pausa síncrona antes de iniciar o processo de failover.
3. In communication or conversation, a coordinated silence or break taken by all parties simultaneously
The meditation session began with a synchronous pause to center everyone's attention.
A sessão de meditação começou com uma pausa síncrona para centralizar a atenção de todos.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, computer science, and distributed systems contexts. It has gained prominence with the rise of cloud computing and remote work coordination tools. In Brazilian tech culture, 'pausa síncrona' is commonly used in agile development methodologies and DevOps discussions. The term reflects the importance of coordinated timing in modern digital environments.
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