TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BREAKPOINT HALT [1 record]

Record 1 2012-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A closed loop consisting of a single jump instruction that effects a jump to itself, often used to achieve a breakpoint.

OBS

breakpoint halt; breakpoint instruction; dynamic stop: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Boucle fermée constituée d'une seule instruction de saut qui provoque un saut vers elle-même; cette boucle est souvent employée pour mettre en place un point d'interruption.

OBS

arrêt dynamique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Parada específica en un ciclo (bucle o lazo), que consiste únicamente en una instrucción que efectúa un salto a sí misma.

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: