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exposed locations

[/ɪkˈspoʊzd loʊˈkeɪʃənz/]
noun
locais expostos
1. Places or areas that are open to the elements, unprotected, or vulnerable to weather, danger, or public view
The exposed locations on the mountaintop are dangerous during storms.
Os locais expostos no topo da montanha são perigosos durante tempestades.
2. Areas in construction or development that lack protective barriers or covering
Workers must wear safety equipment in exposed locations on the construction site.
Os trabalhadores devem usar equipamento de segurança em locais expostos no canteiro de obras.
3. Places subject to public scrutiny or visibility
The company's exposed locations revealed security vulnerabilities.
Os locais expostos da empresa revelaram vulnerabilidades de segurança.
Synonyms
unprotected areasvulnerable locationsopen areasbare spotswindswept places
Antonyms
sheltered locationsprotected areasenclosed spacescovered places

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
locais expostos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
locais expostos
Common in technical and construction contexts
Portugal
locais expostos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone in an exposed location
vulnerable to the elements
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