terminating process
[/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: terminating processes
processo de encerramento
1. A formal procedure or series of steps taken to end, conclude, or stop something, such as employment, a contract, a legal case, or a computer program
The company initiated a terminating process for the underperforming division.
A empresa iniciou um processo de encerramento para a divisão com baixo desempenho.
2. In computing, the sequence of actions performed by an operating system to shut down a program or system cleanly
The terminating process ensures all files are saved before closing the application.
O processo de encerramento garante que todos os arquivos sejam salvos antes de fechar o aplicativo.
3. In employment or business contexts, the formal procedures followed to end a business relationship or contract
The terminating process included severance package negotiations and exit interviews.
O processo de encerramento incluiu negociações de pacote de indenização e entrevistas de desligamento.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, terminating processes in employment contexts are highly regulated by labor laws. Companies must follow strict procedural requirements, often involving notification periods, severance calculations, and formal documentation. In corporate America and tech industries, terminating processes often refer to software shutdown procedures or business closure protocols.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to go through the terminating process
streamline the terminating process
accelerate the terminating process
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