full restriction
[/fʊl rɪˈstrɪkʃən/]
nounpl: full restrictions
restrição total
1. A complete prohibition or limitation that prevents all or nearly all activity, access, or use of something
The government imposed a full restriction on travel during the lockdown.
O governo impôs uma restrição total nas viagens durante o lockdown.
2. A comprehensive constraint that applies without exceptions or exemptions
The athlete faced a full restriction from competing for two years due to doping violations.
O atleta enfrentou uma restrição total para competir por dois anos devido a violações de doping.
3. In legal or regulatory contexts, a complete ban or absolute limitation on access or use
Full restriction on plastic bags was implemented in the city starting January 1st.
A restrição total sobre sacolas plásticas foi implementada na cidade a partir de 1º de janeiro.
In Brazil, 'restrição total' became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe strict lockdown measures. The term is commonly used in legal, governmental, and healthcare contexts. Americans and Brazilians both use this term in formal communications regarding access control, travel bans, and regulatory enforcement.
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