looping

• Substantivo que, na informática, designa o processo de executar repetidamente um mesmo conjunto de instruções, seja um número definido de vezes, seja até que uma condição seja satisfeita; também pode indicar a repetição contínua de um trecho de áudio ou vídeo.

A noun referring to the process in computer science of executing the same set of instructions repeatedly, either a specified number of times or until a particular condition is met.

incontável

1. Repetitive execution in computingB2formalIT

   The process of executing a set of instructions repeatedly, either a fixed number of times or until a specific condition is met.

   Execução em laço

   • Looping is a fundamental concept in programming.
   • The program uses looping to process each item in the list.
   • Infinite looping can cause a program to crash.

   Sinônimoscyclingiterationrepetition

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de formar ou percorrer uma volta/laço, e também repetir um processo ou uma sequência.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming or moving in a loop, or repeating a process or sequence.

1. Move in loopsB1formal

   To move in a shape or path that curves back on itself.

   Mover-se em laços

   • The road loops around the mountain.
   • The dancer looped gracefully across the stage.
   • The river loops through the valley.

   Sinônimoscirclecoilcurlspiralwind

2. Make a loop inB1formal

   To form something into a loop shape.

   Fazer um laço

   • She looped the ribbon into a bow.
   • He looped the rope around the post.
   • The wire was looped into a circle.

   Sinônimosbendcoilcurlfoldspiraltwistwind

   Antônimosextendflattenstraightenstretchuncoiluncurlunwind

3. Fly loops, perform a loopB2formal

   To fly an aircraft in a circular or loop-shaped path.

   Fazer um looping

   • The pilot looped the plane over the airfield.
   • He performed a perfect loop in his stunt plane.
   • The aircraft looped gracefully before landing.

4. Wind around something in coils or loopsB1formal

   To wrap or twist something around an object in a circular pattern.

   Enrolar

   • She looped the scarf around her neck.
   • The snake looped itself around the branch.
   • He looped the cord around the spool.

   Sinônimoscoilencircleentwinespiraltwinetwistwindwrap

5. Fasten or join with a loopB1formal

   To secure or connect something using a loop.

   Prender com laço

   • He looped the rope to the anchor.
   • She looped the string through the hole.
   • The climber looped the carabiner to his harness.

   Sinônimosbindconnectfastenhitchlassosecuretie

   Antônimosdetachdisconnectreleaseunfastenunhookunlace