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clear highway

[/klɪr ˈhaɪweɪ/]
nounpl: clear highways
estrada livre
1. A highway or major road with no traffic congestion, accidents, or obstructions
After the accident was cleared, we finally had a clear highway to drive on.
Depois que o acidente foi liberado, finalmente tivemos uma estrada livre para dirigir.
2. An unobstructed path or route without impediments
With no competitors in sight, the company had a clear highway to success.
Sem concorrentes à vista, a empresa tinha uma estrada livre para o sucesso.
Synonyms
open roadunobstructed highwayfree passageclear route
Antonyms
congested highwayblocked roadtraffic jamobstructed path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada livre
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pista livre
Often used for highways and expressways
Rio de Janeiro
via livre
Alternative expression for clear passage
Portugal
estrada desimpedida
More formal; 'via livre' also accepted

Related Idioms & Phrases

the highway is clear
have a clear highway to success
green light on the highway
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