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have freedom of movement

[həv ˈfriːdəm əv ˈmuːvmənt]
verb phrase
ter liberdade de movimento
1. To be able to move or travel freely without restrictions or constraints
The prisoner does not have freedom of movement within the facility.
O prisioneiro não tem liberdade de movimento dentro da instalação.
2. To possess the ability to move one's body or limbs without physical limitations
After the surgery, the patient gradually regained freedom of movement in her arm.
Após a cirurgia, a paciente recuperou gradualmente a liberdade de movimento no braço.
3. To be permitted or able to travel and move about without legal, social, or physical restrictions
Citizens in democratic countries have freedom of movement across borders.
Os cidadãos em países democráticos têm liberdade de movimento através das fronteiras.
Synonyms
be able to move freelyhave mobilitybe unrestricted in movementhave the ability to travel
Antonyms
be confinedbe restrictedbe immobilizedbe imprisoned

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ter liberdade de movimento
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ter liberdade de movimento
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ter liberdade de movimento
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'ter liberdade'
Portugal
ter liberdade de movimento
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

freedom of movement clause
restricted freedom of movement
grant freedom of movement
regain freedom of movement
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