wait point

[/weɪt pɔɪnt/]
nounpl: wait points
ponto de espera
1. A designated location or moment in a process where movement, activity, or progress is halted until a specific condition is met or signal is received
The assembly line has a wait point where quality control inspections occur before the product moves forward.
A linha de montagem tem um ponto de espera onde ocorrem inspeções de controle de qualidade antes do produto avançar.
2. In software or gaming, a checkpoint or synchronization point where execution pauses until certain conditions are fulfilled
The program reaches a wait point and cannot proceed until all threads have finished their tasks.
O programa atinge um ponto de espera e não pode prosseguir até que todas as threads concluam suas tarefas.
3. A strategic location or time designated for personnel to remain stationary pending further instructions or events
Soldiers established a wait point near the checkpoint to receive their next orders.
Os soldados estabeleceram um ponto de espera perto do posto de controle para receber suas próximas ordens.
This is primarily a technical and operational term used in manufacturing, software development, and military contexts. It is not commonly used in casual conversation. In Brazil, the term 'ponto de espera' is standard in industrial and IT environments, reflecting the country's growing manufacturing and technology sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
holding pointcheckpointwaiting stationstandby pointsynchronization point
Antonyms / Antônimos
checkpoint (in terms of progression)go pointrelease point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto de espera
Standard term used in manufacturing, software, and operations
Portugal
ponto de espera
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, used in technical contexts
Technical English
ponto de sincronização
More specific when referring to software or thread synchronization

Related Words

checkpointsynchronizationqueuestaging areabarrier

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a wait point
hold at the wait point
resume from a wait point
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