collision avoidance

[kəˈlɪʒən əˈvɔɪdəns]
noun
prevenção de colisão
1. A system or technique designed to prevent or minimize the impact of collisions between objects, vehicles, or vessels
Modern cars are equipped with collision avoidance systems that use radar and cameras.
Carros modernos são equipados com sistemas de prevenção de colisão que usam radar e câmeras.
2. In aviation and maritime contexts, procedures and technologies to prevent aircraft or ships from colliding with each other or obstacles
The aircraft's collision avoidance system alerted the pilots to nearby traffic.
O sistema de prevenção de colisão da aeronave alertou os pilotos sobre o tráfego próximo.
3. Maneuvering or defensive actions taken to prevent an accident or crash
Quick collision avoidance maneuvers by the driver prevented a serious accident.
Manobras rápidas de prevenção de colisão pelo motorista evitaram um acidente grave.
Collision avoidance technology has become increasingly important in Brazil as vehicle safety standards improve and autonomous driving advances. In the US, collision avoidance systems are now standard or widely available in most new vehicles due to safety regulations and consumer demand. The term is commonly used in insurance and automotive marketing contexts in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
crash avoidanceobstacle avoidancecollision preventionaccident prevention
Antonyms / Antônimos
collisioncrash

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
prevenção de colisão
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
São Paulo
sistema de evitação de colisão
More technical usage in automotive and tech industries
Aviation/Maritime Brazil
Sistema de Aviso de Tráfego e Evitação de Colisão (ACAS)
Technical term used in aviation sector
Portugal
evitação de colisão
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese

Related Words

ACAS (Airborne Collision Avoidance System)automatic emergency brakingradar detectiontraffic alert

Related Idioms & Phrases

a close call
near miss
dodge a bullet
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