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curb distribution

[/kɜːrb dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounpl: curb distributions
distribuição na calçada
1. The practice of selling or distributing goods, typically pharmaceuticals or controlled substances, illegally from a street location or curb
Police arrested three individuals involved in curb distribution of prescription medications.
A polícia prendeu três indivíduos envolvidos na distribuição na calçada de medicamentos prescritos.
2. In logistics and retail, the delivery of products to customers at curbside locations rather than inside establishments
The store now offers curb distribution services for online orders.
A loja agora oferece serviços de distribuição na calçada para pedidos online.
NYC Slang
corner distribution, block dealing (when referring to illegal substances)
Synonyms
street distributioncurbside deliverystreet vendingsidewalk distribution
Antonyms
indoor distributionretail store distributionwarehouse distribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distribuição na calçada
Standard term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
distribuição de rua
Common variant in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
venda na rua
Often used informally in Rio
Portugal
distribuição na berma
Portuguese variant using 'berma' for sidewalk/curb

Related Idioms & Phrases

street-level distribution
curbside pickup
on the curb
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