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transient interruption

[/ˈtrænziənt ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/]
nounpl: transient interruptions
interrupção transitória
1. A temporary break or suspension in a process, service, or signal that is brief and does not cause permanent damage
The power outage caused a transient interruption in the network connection.
O apagão causou uma interrupção transitória na conexão de rede.
2. In engineering and computing, a momentary disturbance that does not affect the long-term operation of a system
A transient interruption in the electrical supply can be handled by the backup system.
Uma interrupção transitória no fornecimento elétrico pode ser tratada pelo sistema de backup.
Synonyms
temporary interruptionmomentary disruptionbrief outagefleeting interruption
Antonyms
permanent interruptionsustained interruptioncontinuous operation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interrupção transitória
Standard usage in technical and general contexts
Portugal
interrupção transitória
Preferred in Portuguese European technical documentation
General Brazilian
corte momentâneo
Alternative colloquial term in electrical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

blip on the radar
bump in the road
momentary glitch
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