trigger-based system
[/ˈtrɪɡər-beɪst ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: trigger-based systems
sistema baseado em gatilhos
1. A system or mechanism that initiates an action or process when a specific condition or event (trigger) is detected or occurs
The alarm system is a trigger-based system that activates when motion is detected.
O sistema de alarme é um sistema baseado em gatilhos que é ativado quando o movimento é detectado.
2. In software and automation, a system that automatically executes predetermined actions when specified events or conditions are met
The database uses a trigger-based system to automatically update records when certain fields change.
O banco de dados usa um sistema baseado em gatilhos para atualizar automaticamente os registros quando determinados campos mudam.
3. A framework designed to respond to and manage events that activate specific workflows or processes
Our marketing campaign runs on a trigger-based system that sends emails based on user behavior.
Nossa campanha de marketing funciona em um sistema baseado em gatilhos que envia e-mails com base no comportamento do usuário.
This is technical terminology widely used in both American and Brazilian tech industries, particularly in software development, database management, and business automation. In Brazil, the English term is often adopted in professional contexts, though Portuguese equivalents are increasingly common in documentation and training materials. The concept is fundamental to modern automation and is critical in understanding how automated systems operate in banking, e-commerce, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull the trigger - iniciar uma ação (dar início a algo)
hair-trigger response - resposta muito rápida ou sensível
trigger effect - efeito em cadeia desencadeado por um evento inicial
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