bidirectional traffic
[baɪ-dɪ-ˈrek-ʃə-nəl ˈtræf-ɪk]
nounpl: bidirectional traffic flows
tráfego bidirecional
1. Movement of vehicles, pedestrians, or data flowing in both directions simultaneously on a road, pathway, or communication channel
The new highway features bidirectional traffic to accommodate peak hours in both directions.
A nova rodovia apresenta tráfego bidirecional para acomodar horas de pico em ambas as direções.
2. In telecommunications and networking, data transmission occurring simultaneously in both directions between two points
The fiber optic cable supports bidirectional traffic for high-speed internet connections.
O cabo de fibra óptica suporta tráfego bidirecional para conexões de internet de alta velocidade.
In Brazil, 'tráfego bidirecional' is commonly used in urban planning and infrastructure discussions, particularly in congested cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term 'mão dupla' (double hand/lane) is popular in informal contexts for road traffic. In the USA and technological contexts, the term is crucial in networking and telecommunications discussions, reflecting the importance of data transmission efficiency in modern digital infrastructure.
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