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controlled area

[/kənˈtroʊld ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: controlled areas
área controlada
1. A designated zone or region where access, movement, or activities are restricted and monitored by authorities
The airport has a controlled area where only authorized personnel are allowed.
O aeroporto possui uma área controlada onde apenas pessoal autorizado é permitido.
2. In nuclear/radiation safety: a zone where radiation levels or contamination may exceed normal limits and requires special precautions
Workers in the controlled area must wear protective equipment at all times.
Os trabalhadores na área controlada devem usar equipamento de proteção o tempo todo.
3. A region subject to regulatory oversight and compliance requirements
The controlled area requires permits for any construction work.
A área controlada exige permissões para qualquer trabalho de construção.
Synonyms
restricted areasecured zoneregulated zonedesignated area
Antonyms
open areaunrestricted areafree zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área controlada
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona de acesso restrito
Sometimes used interchangeably
São Paulo
área controlada
Preferred in industrial and security contexts
Portugal
zona controlada
Alternative phrasing commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-limits area
no-go zone
security perimeter
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