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closed areas

[/kloʊzd ˈɛriəz/]
nounpl: closed areas
áreas fechadas
1. Restricted or inaccessible spaces that are not open to the public or unauthorized personnel
The closed areas of the museum are reserved for restoration work.
As áreas fechadas do museu são reservadas para trabalhos de restauração.
2. Designated zones with limited or prohibited access due to safety, security, or operational reasons
Employees are not permitted to enter closed areas without proper authorization.
Os funcionários não podem entrar em áreas fechadas sem autorização adequada.
3. Physical spaces that are sealed off or cordoned off from public access
The construction site has several closed areas marked with warning signs.
O canteiro de obras tem várias áreas fechadas marcadas com placas de aviso.
Synonyms
restricted areasoff-limits areasprohibited zonessealed-off spacescordoned-off areas
Antonyms
open areasaccessible areaspublic spacesunrestricted zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas fechadas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
áreas interditadas
Common in formal/official contexts
Rio de Janeiro
áreas bloqueadas
Informal usage for restricted access
Portugal
zonas vedadas
Formal/legal terminology preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep out of closed areas
off the beaten path
no trespassing
restricted access
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