waiting batch

[/ˈweɪtɪŋ bætʃ/]
nounpl: waiting batches
lote em espera
1. A group of items, documents, or tasks that are queued and pending processing or execution in a system
The waiting batch in the production queue contains 500 orders awaiting approval.
O lote em espera na fila de produção contém 500 pedidos aguardando aprovação.
2. In computing, a set of jobs or processes held in a queue waiting to be processed by a computer system
The system processes the waiting batch every hour during off-peak times.
O sistema processa o lote em espera a cada hora durante os períodos de baixa demanda.
3. A collection of items temporarily held pending the completion of a condition or requirement
The waiting batch of applications will be reviewed once the deadline passes.
O lote em espera de candidaturas será analisado após o prazo expirar.
This term is primarily used in technical, manufacturing, and business process contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects the operational vocabulary of supply chain management, software development, and administrative workflows. In Brazilian Portuguese business environments, it's commonly used in logistics and IT departments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
queuepending batchhold queueprocessing queue
Antonyms / Antônimos
processed batchcompleted batchexecuted batch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lote em espera
Most common term in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
lote aguardando
Alternative construction used in corporate environments
Portugal
lote à espera
Portuguese European variant using 'à espera' instead of 'em espera'

Related Words

batch processingqueue managementpending itemsworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in the waiting batch
move from waiting batch to processing
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