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hidden positions

[/ˈhɪdən pəˈzɪʃənz/]
noun
posições ocultas
1. Strategic locations or places that are concealed or not easily visible, often used in military, gaming, or tactical contexts
The soldiers took hidden positions behind the hill before the battle began.
Os soldados tomaram posições ocultas atrás da colina antes da batalha começar.
2. In chess or strategy games, pieces or units placed in locations that are not immediately apparent to opponents
The grandmaster revealed his hidden positions in the endgame to win decisively.
O grande mestre revelou suas posições ocultas no final do jogo para vencer decisivamente.
3. Concealed or secret placements that provide strategic advantage
The team's hidden positions gave them a tactical advantage during the tournament.
As posições ocultas do time lhes deram uma vantagem tática durante o torneio.
Synonyms
concealed positionssecret locationscovered positionsambush pointsstrategic hideouts
Antonyms
exposed positionsvisible locationsopen positionsrevealed placements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posições ocultas
Most common usage in military and gaming contexts
São Paulo
posições encobertas
Alternative term sometimes used in tactical discussions
Portugal
posições encobertas
Preferred term in European Portuguese military terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a hidden position
reveal hidden positions
maintain hidden positions
behind enemy lines
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