user roles

[ˈjuːzər roʊlz]
nounpl: user roles
funções de usuário
1. Predefined sets of permissions and access levels assigned to users in a system, application, or platform to control what actions they can perform
The administrator configured different user roles such as editor, viewer, and moderator.
O administrador configurou diferentes funções de usuário, como editor, visualizador e moderador.
2. Categories or classifications that define a user's responsibilities, privileges, and restrictions within an organization or digital platform
User roles determine which features each team member can access in the project management software.
As funções de usuário determinam quais recursos cada membro da equipe pode acessar no software de gerenciamento de projetos.
This is primarily technical terminology used in IT and software development contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. The concept became increasingly important in corporate environments with the rise of cloud computing, remote work, and cybersecurity concerns. In Brazil, 'funções de usuário' is the standard term in tech documentation and business software implementations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
user permissionsaccess levelsuser profilesrole-based access controluser privileges
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrestricted accessno permissions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funções de usuário
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
papéis de usuário
Alternative translation, less formal
Portugal
funções de utilizador
European Portuguese uses 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário'
Technical context
controlo de acesso baseado em funções (RBAC)
Used in formal IT documentation

Related Words

authenticationauthorizationpermissionsaccess controladministratorprivilege escalationrole assignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

assign user roles
manage user roles
define user roles
restrict user roles
escalate user roles
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