cold storage
[/koʊld ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/]
nounpl: cold storages
armazenamento a frio
1. A facility or method for storing perishable goods at low temperatures to preserve them
The fish was kept in cold storage to maintain freshness during transport.
O peixe foi mantido em armazenamento a frio para manter a frescura durante o transporte.
2. A state of being postponed or inactive; shelved or temporarily abandoned
The project was put in cold storage after the budget cuts.
O projeto foi colocado em espera após os cortes orçamentários.
In Brazil, 'cold storage' is frequently used in the agricultural and food export industries, which are significant economic sectors. The term 'câmara fria' is particularly common in São Paulo's bustling distribution hubs. In the USA, the idiomatic meaning (shelving a project) is widely used in business contexts. Both cultures use this term metaphorically to describe postponed plans or dormant projects.
NYC Slang
on ice (figurative meaning: shelved or postponed)
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