Stilloperating

Stilloperating is a compound term used across technical, operational, and informal contexts to indicate that a system, device, organization, or service continues to function beyond an expected or defined point such as a lifecycle, deadline, or disruption. It is not a standardized term with a single formal definition, but rather a descriptive label applied in varying ways depending on the domain.

Etymology and forms: The word combines still and operating, and may appear as stilloperating, still-operating, or still operating. In software and dashboards, the concatenated form is common for identifiers or status fields, while in prose or documentation the hyphenated or two-word versions may be used.

Domains of use: In reliability engineering and maintenance planning, a unit that remains within acceptable performance after its projected end of life may be described as stilloperating, signaling continued usefulness despite aging. In information technology and service operations, a component or service that continues to function during and after a disruption can be labeled stilloperating to emphasize resilience. In literature, media, or branding, the term may be adopted as a project name or fictional company, chosen to evoke endurance or continuity.

Limitations: Because stilloperating is informal and context-dependent, its meaning should be defined within each document or system that uses it. Without context, the label conveys a general sense of ongoing functionality rather than a precise metric.

See also: reliability, uptime, mean time between failures, survivability, maintenance, service continuity.