becomes available

[bɪˈkʌmz əˈveɪləbl]
verb phrase
fica disponível
1. to start to be able to be used, obtained, or accessed; to come into a state of availability
The new software becomes available next month.
O novo software fica disponível no próximo mês.
2. to emerge or come into existence after a period of unavailability
When a job position becomes available, the company posts it online.
Quando uma vaga de emprego fica disponível, a empresa a publica online.
3. to be free or unoccupied for use
The conference room becomes available at 3 PM.
A sala de conferências fica disponível às 3 da tarde.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in business, technology, and service contexts. In Brazil, 'fica disponível' is the standard expression for announcements about product releases, job openings, and scheduling. It's frequently used in corporate communications and everyday language when referring to when something will be ready for use or purchase.
NYC Slang
drops / comes through
Synonyms / Sinônimos
becomes accessiblecomes availableturns availablegets availableopens up
Antonyms / Antônimos
becomes unavailablebecomes inaccessibleis no longer available

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fica disponível
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
se torna disponível
More formal alternative
São Paulo
fica disponível
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
fica disponível
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese usage

Related Words

availabilityavailableaccessibleobtainableaccessible

Related Idioms & Phrases

a window of opportunity becomes available
when a slot becomes available
as soon as becomes available
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