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defined border

[dɪˈfaɪnd ˈbɔːrdər]
nounpl: defined borders
fronteira definida
1. A boundary line that has been clearly established, marked, and agreed upon between two territories, regions, or jurisdictions
The treaty established a defined border between the two nations.
O tratado estabeleceu uma fronteira definida entre as duas nações.
2. In design and user interface, a visible edge or outline that clearly separates one element from another
The button has a defined border to make it stand out from the background.
O botão tem uma borda definida para se destacar do fundo.
Synonyms
clear boundaryestablished borderdemarcated linemarked frontierfixed boundary
Antonyms
undefined bordervague boundarydisputed borderblurred lineambiguous frontier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira definida
most common usage
São Paulo
borda definida
often used in technical/design contexts
Portugal
fronteira bem definida
slightly more formal phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
set clear boundaries
mark off territory
cross the line
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