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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
two-way trafficreciprocal trafficdual-direction trafficsimultaneous bidirectional flow
Antonyms / Antônimos
unidirectional trafficone-way trafficsingle-direction traffic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tráfego bidirecional
Standard usage in Brazil for both road and network contexts
São Paulo
tráfego em mão dupla / tráfego de mão dupla
Common colloquial usage in urban traffic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tráfego bidirecional / mão dupla
Both formal and informal terms used interchangeably
Portugal
trânsito bidirecional / circulação em ambas as direções
Portuguese uses 'trânsito' more frequently than 'tráfego' for road traffic

Related Words

traffic flowdata transmissioncommunication channelduplexcongestion managementtransportation infrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

two-way street
flow in both directions
mutual exchange of traffic
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