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temporary system

[/ˈtɛmpəreri ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: temporary systems
sistema temporário
1. A system or arrangement designed to function for a limited period of time, intended to be replaced or discontinued
The company implemented a temporary system to handle the increased workload during the holiday season.
A empresa implementou um sistema temporário para lidar com o aumento de trabalho durante a época de férias.
2. In construction or infrastructure, a provisional setup that is not permanent
A temporary system of scaffolding was erected for the building repairs.
Um sistema temporário de andaimes foi instalado para os reparos do edifício.
3. In IT or business, a makeshift or interim solution put in place until a permanent one is available
We set up a temporary system to backup data while the new servers were being installed.
Configuramos um sistema temporário para fazer backup de dados enquanto os novos servidores estavam sendo instalados.
Synonyms
interim systemprovisional systemmakeshift systemstopgap measuread hoc system
Antonyms
permanent systemfixed systemestablished system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema temporário
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema provisório
Often used interchangeably with temporário
Portugal
sistema temporário
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a band-aid solution
a quick fix
a stopgap measure
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