fixed stop
[/ˈfɪkst stɑp/]
nounpl: fixed stops
parada fixa
1. A designated bus or transit stop at a specific location where public transportation vehicles regularly halt to pick up and drop off passengers according to a set schedule
The bus only stops at fixed stops along the main avenue.
O ônibus só para nas paradas fixas da avenida principal.
2. In mechanics or machinery, a predetermined position or point where a moving part comes to rest or is held in place
The elevator has a fixed stop at each floor.
O elevador tem uma parada fixa em cada andar.
3. A stable or permanent stopping point in a route or journey
The train route includes three fixed stops before reaching the terminal.
A rota do trem inclui três paradas fixas antes de chegar ao terminal.
In Brazil, the concept of 'parada fixa' is central to urban public transportation planning. Fixed stops help organize city traffic flow and provide reliability to commuters. They are typically marked with signage and sometimes shelter structures. This differs from informal 'flag stops' common in some neighborhoods where passengers can board anywhere along the route.
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