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controlled areas

[kənˈtroʊld ˈɛriəz]
nounpl: controlled areas
áreas controladas
1. Geographical zones or regions where access, activities, or movement are restricted and regulated by authorities
The airport has several controlled areas where only authorized personnel are allowed.
O aeroporto tem várias áreas controladas onde apenas pessoal autorizado é permitido.
2. Military or security zones where specific regulations and oversight are enforced
The military established controlled areas around the base to ensure security.
Os militares estabeleceram áreas controladas ao redor da base para garantir a segurança.
3. In aviation, airspace segments subject to air traffic control services
Pilots must maintain radio contact when flying through controlled areas.
Os pilotos devem manter contato por rádio ao voar através de áreas controladas.
Synonyms
restricted areasregulated zonesmonitored regionssecured areas
Antonyms
unrestricted areasopen areasfree zonesuncontrolled areas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas controladas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
zonas de controle
Alternative term sometimes used in formal contexts
Portugal
áreas controladas
Standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
áreas monitoradas
Alternative used in security contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay out of controlled areas
breach controlled areas
enforce controlled areas
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