defined locations

[dɪˈfaɪnd loʊˈkeɪʃənz]
noun phrase
locais definidos
1. Specific, predetermined, or clearly marked places or positions that have been established or designated for a particular purpose
The company has defined locations for all emergency exits in the building.
A empresa tem locais definidos para todas as saídas de emergência do prédio.
2. In business or logistics, predetermined addresses or points where goods, services, or activities are to be delivered or conducted
Our delivery service operates only in defined locations within the city.
Nosso serviço de entrega opera apenas em locais definidos dentro da cidade.
3. In technology or mapping contexts, specific coordinates or areas that have been marked or identified for reference
The GPS application shows all defined locations marked on the map.
O aplicativo de GPS mostra todos os locais definidos marcados no mapa.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, technical, and business contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. It is common in legal documents, safety protocols, logistics operations, and technological applications. The term emphasizes clarity and specificity, making it essential in situations where precision matters for operational efficiency or safety compliance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specified locationsdesignated areaspredetermined placesestablished positionsmarked sites
Antonyms / Antônimos
undefined locationsunspecified areasrandom placesunmarked sites

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
locais definidos
Standard usage in business, logistics, and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
locais definidos
Common in commercial and administrative communications
São Paulo
locais definidos
Frequently used in corporate and industrial settings
Portugal
locais definidos
Identical usage; formal and technical contexts preferred

Related Words

locationcoordinatesdesignatedspecifiedpredeterminedestablished

Related Idioms & Phrases

at defined locations
in defined locations
within defined locations
across defined locations
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