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foot search

[/fʊt sɜːrtʃ/]
nounpl: foot searches
busca a pé
1. A systematic search conducted by people walking on foot through an area, typically used in law enforcement, rescue operations, or investigations
The police organized a foot search of the neighborhood to find the missing child.
A polícia organizou uma busca a pé do bairro para encontrar a criança desaparecida.
2. A thorough examination of a location by walking through it carefully, often used in rescue or detective work
A foot search of the forest revealed evidence at the crime scene.
Uma busca a pé da floresta revelou evidências no local do crime.
Synonyms
ground searchpedestrian searchdoor-to-door searchmanual search
Antonyms
aerial searchdrone searchdigital search

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
busca a pé
Standard term used in law enforcement and rescue operations
Rio de Janeiro
busca a pé
Common usage in police and emergency services
São Paulo
busca a pé
Standard term in official documentation
Portugal
busca a pé
Equivalent term used in Portuguese law enforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

comb the area
beat the pavement
search high and low
leave no stone unturned
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