timeout setting

[/ˈtaɪmaʊt ˈsɛtɪŋ/]
nounpl: timeout settings
configuração de tempo limite
1. A parameter or configuration that specifies the maximum duration a system, application, or connection will wait before automatically terminating or interrupting an operation
The timeout setting on the server was set to 30 seconds, which disconnected inactive users.
A configuração de tempo limite no servidor foi definida para 30 segundos, desconectando usuários inativos.
2. In computing, the predetermined interval after which a process, connection, or request will be forcibly terminated if it has not completed
Increase the timeout setting if your database queries frequently exceed the current limit.
Aumente a configuração de tempo limite se suas consultas de banco de dados frequentemente excedem o limite atual.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, IT infrastructure, and system administration. While more prevalent in English-speaking tech communities, Brazilian Portuguese technical professionals increasingly use 'configuração de tempo limite' or even the English term directly in bilingual technical environments. The term reflects the globalized nature of technology work and the influence of English in IT documentation and communication.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
timeout valuetimeout intervaltimeout durationtimeout parameterinactivity timeout
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlimited connectionpersistent connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
configuração de tempo limite
Most common and standard term in Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation
Brazil Tech Industry
configuração de timeout
Often uses English 'timeout' directly in technical contexts
Portugal
definição de tempo limite de espera
More formal and descriptive approach preferred in European Portuguese
São Paulo Tech Hubs
timeout setting
English term frequently used as-is in startup and IT environments

Related Words

timeoutconnection timeoutsession timeoutrequest timeoutidle timeoutnetwork timeout

Related Idioms & Phrases

set the timeout setting
adjust the timeout setting
increase/decrease the timeout setting
reach the timeout setting
exceed the timeout setting
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