system interrupt
[/ˈsɪstəm ˈɪntərʌpt/]
nounpl: system interrupts
interrupção do sistema
1. A signal or event that halts the normal execution of a computer system or program, requiring immediate attention or processing
The system interrupt caused the application to pause while the operating system handled the hardware request.
A interrupção do sistema fez a aplicação pausar enquanto o sistema operacional processava a solicitação de hardware.
2. In computing, a mechanism that allows the CPU to stop current operations and respond to urgent requests from hardware or software
When you press Ctrl+C, it generates a system interrupt to terminate the running program.
Quando você pressiona Ctrl+C, isso gera uma interrupção do sistema para encerrar o programa em execução.
3. An unexpected disruption in system operations, often requiring troubleshooting or intervention
The IT team investigated the system interrupt that occurred during the database migration.
A equipe de TI investigou a interrupção do sistema que ocorreu durante a migração do banco de dados.
In both Brazilian and American technical communities, 'system interrupt' is primarily used in computing and software development contexts. In Brazil, the term is widely understood in IT circles but may be accompanied by informal terms like 'travamento' (system freeze) or 'problema no sistema' (system problem) in non-technical conversations. This is a standardized technical term that maintains consistency across English and Portuguese-speaking tech industries.
NYC Slang
system crash / system glitch (informal usage)
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