system refresh

[ˈsɪs.təm rɪˈfrɛʃ]
nounpl: system refreshes
atualização do sistema
1. The process of restarting or reloading a computer system or application to clear memory, fix errors, or apply updates
The server required a system refresh to resolve the performance issues.
O servidor precisava de uma atualização do sistema para resolver os problemas de desempenho.
2. A restart or reboot of a computer or software application
After the system refresh, all programs were running smoothly again.
Após a atualização do sistema, todos os programas funcionavam normalmente novamente.
3. The act of refreshing cached data or user interface elements on a screen
A system refresh cleared the cached files and freed up storage space.
Uma atualização do sistema limpou os arquivos em cache e liberou espaço de armazenamento.
In Brazil, especially in São Paulo's tech hubs, the English term 'refresh' is frequently used alongside Portuguese terms in informal settings. The phrase is standard in IT documentation and technical support across both Brazilian and American contexts. In corporate environments in Brazil, it's common to hear both 'atualização do sistema' (formal) and 'refresh' (informal) used interchangeably.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
system restartrebootsystem rebootrestartsystem updatereload
Antonyms / Antônimos
system shutdownhibernationstandby

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização do sistema
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for IT contexts
Brazil (Technical)
reinicialização do sistema
Used when emphasizing the restart aspect rather than updates
São Paulo
refresh do sistema
Common anglicism used in tech companies and startups
Portugal
actualização do sistema
Uses Portuguese spelling 'actualização' instead of 'atualização'

Related Words

cache clearingmemory refreshsoftware updatesystem maintenancebootreset

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn it off and turn it back on again
give the system a fresh start
clear the slate
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