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compulsory stops

[kəmˈpʌlsəri stɑps]
noun
paradas obrigatórias
1. Mandatory halts or breaks required during a journey, activity, or process that cannot be skipped or bypassed
The long-distance bus route has compulsory stops at three cities.
A rota de ônibus de longa distância tem paradas obrigatórias em três cidades.
2. In motorsports, required pit stops that all competitors must make during a race
Formula 1 races often include compulsory stops for tire changes.
As corridas de Fórmula 1 frequentemente incluem paradas obrigatórias para troca de pneus.
3. In transportation regulations, designated stopping points where vehicles must halt regardless of passenger demand
School buses have compulsory stops at every designated bus stop.
Os ônibus escolares têm paradas obrigatórias em todas as paradas designadas.
Synonyms
mandatory stopsrequired stopsobligatory stopsforced stops
Antonyms
optional stopsdiscretionary stopsvoluntary stops

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paradas obrigatórias
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
paradas obrigatórias
Common in transportation and racing contexts
Portugal
paragens obrigatórias
Uses 'paragens' which is more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

no way around it
have to stop
no choice in the matter
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