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ground-level

[/ˈɡraʊnd ˈlɛvəl/]
adjective/noun
nível do solo / térreo
1. Located at or on the level of the ground floor; at street level
The ground-level apartment has direct access to the garden.
O apartamento no nível do solo tem acesso direto ao jardim.
2. At the most basic or fundamental level; dealing with practical, everyday matters
Ground-level experience in retail management is essential for this position.
A experiência no nível operacional em gestão de varejo é essencial para este cargo.
3. Involving ordinary people rather than authorities or leadership
The organization started with ground-level support from community members.
A organização começou com apoio de base dos membros da comunidade.
Synonyms
street-levelfirst-floorground-floorbasalfundamentalgrassroots
Antonyms
elevatedupper-levelhigh-levelexecutivetop-down

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível do solo / térreo / de base
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
nível da rua / térreo
Informal urban usage
São Paulo
nível operacional / de base
Business context preference
Portugal
nível do solo / piso térreo / de base
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ground-level organizing
ground-level support
from the ground up
grassroots movement
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