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circulation restriction

[/ˌsɜːr.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/]
nounpl: circulation restrictions
restrição de circulação
1. A limitation or regulation imposed on the movement or flow of traffic, vehicles, or people in a specific area
The city implemented a circulation restriction in the downtown area to reduce pollution.
A cidade implementou uma restrição de circulação na área do centro para reduzir a poluição.
2. In medicine, an obstruction or limitation that affects blood flow or movement of fluids through the body
The patient suffered from poor circulation restriction due to a blood clot.
O paciente sofria de restrição de circulação devido a um coágulo sanguíneo.
3. A policy controlling access or movement within a particular zone or during specific times
Odd-even circulation restrictions were enforced during rush hour.
Restrições de circulação par-ímpar foram aplicadas durante o horário de pico.
Synonyms
traffic restrictionmovement limitationaccess restrictionflow obstruction
Antonyms
free circulationunrestricted movementopen access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição de circulação
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rodízio de veículos
Commonly refers to odd-even vehicle restrictions
Rio de Janeiro
restrição de circulação
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
restrição de circulação
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

traffic ban
movement control measure
circulation protocol
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