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system termination

[/ˈsɪstəm tɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: system terminations
encerramento do sistema
1. The process of shutting down or ending the operation of a computer system or software application
The system termination was initiated by the administrator to perform maintenance.
O encerramento do sistema foi iniciado pelo administrador para realizar manutenção.
2. In computing, the forced closing of a running process or program
System termination occurred due to a critical error.
O encerramento do sistema ocorreu devido a um erro crítico.
Synonyms
system shutdownsystem closureprocess terminationshutdown procedure
Antonyms
system startupsystem initializationsystem launch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encerramento do sistema
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
encerramento do sistema / desligamento do sistema
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
término do sistema / encerramento do sistema
Preferred in formal technical documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

kill the system
bring the system down
shut down operations
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