homebound

[/ˈhoʊmbɑʊnd/]
adjective
confinado em casa; preso em casa; a caminho de casa
1. Unable to leave one's home, typically due to illness, disability, or age
The elderly woman was homebound and required regular visits from a nurse.
A mulher idosa estava confinada em casa e precisava de visitas regulares de uma enfermeira.
2. Traveling toward or heading home
The homebound traffic was heavy on Friday evening.
O tráfego de pessoas a caminho de casa estava intenso na noite de sexta-feira.
3. Destined for or heading toward home
The homebound flight was delayed due to weather conditions.
O voo de retorno para casa foi atrasado devido às condições climáticas.
In American English, 'homebound' is frequently used in healthcare and social services contexts to describe individuals receiving in-home medical care. In Brazil, the term reflects concerns about aging populations and accessibility. The word also commonly appears in traffic reports during rush hours when people are commuting back home.
NYC Slang
stuck at home; cooped up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
houseboundconfinedbedriddensedentaryimmobilized
Antonyms / Antônimos
mobileactiveambulatoryfreeoutgoing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confinado em casa; preso em casa
Most common usage for someone unable to leave home due to health conditions
Rio de Janeiro
de casa; de volta pra casa
Often used in context of commuting or traveling home
São Paulo
indo pra casa; retornando
Used frequently in traffic and transportation contexts
Portugal
acamado; confinado ao lar; de regresso a casa
Portuguese variant emphasizes confinement or return journey

Related Words

homeconfinedwheelchairmobilitycaregiverisolation

Related Idioms & Phrases

homebound and determined
stuck homebound
homebound due to illness
the homebound elderly
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