joint facilities

[/dʒɔɪnt fəˈsɪlɪtiz/]
nounpl: joint facilities
instalações compartilhadas
1. Shared resources, equipment, or infrastructure used jointly by two or more parties, organizations, or countries
The two universities established joint facilities for research and collaboration.
As duas universidades estabeleceram instalações compartilhadas para pesquisa e colaboração.
2. Common amenities in residential or commercial properties used by all tenants or occupants
The apartment complex has joint facilities including a gym, pool, and parking lot.
O complexo de apartamentos possui instalações compartilhadas incluindo uma academia, piscina e estacionamento.
3. Military or government infrastructure operated cooperatively by multiple entities
NATO maintains joint facilities across member states for defense purposes.
A OTAN mantém instalações compartilhadas entre os estados membros para fins de defesa.
In Brazil, joint facilities are increasingly common in urban residential developments (condomínios) and are viewed as essential amenities that add value to properties. In corporate contexts, the emphasis on shared facilities reflects a growing trend toward collaborative workspaces and open office environments in major business hubs like São Paulo.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared facilitiescommon facilitiesmutual facilitiescooperative resources
Antonyms / Antônimos
exclusive facilitiesprivate facilitiesindividual facilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalações compartilhadas
Most common and neutral term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áreas comuns
Frequently used in residential contexts
São Paulo
espaços compartilhados
Modern usage, popular in corporate and tech environments
Portugal
instalações conjuntas
Formal usage; 'espaços comuns' also used in residential settings

Related Words

shared resourcesinfrastructureamenitiescollaborative spacescommon areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

shared responsibility
common ground
pool resources
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