leave locally
[liːv ˈloʊkəli]
verb phrase
sair localmente
1. to depart from a specific place without traveling far; to exit a nearby location
I need to leave locally before the store closes at 5 PM.
Preciso sair localmente antes da loja fechar às 17h.
2. to remain in or restrict movement to a local area rather than traveling to distant places
During the pandemic, many people decided to leave locally and explore nearby neighborhoods.
Durante a pandemia, muitas pessoas decidiram sair localmente e explorar os bairros próximos.
This phrase is more commonly used in North American English, particularly in tourism and travel contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's understood but less frequently used as a compound phrase—speakers typically say 'sair' or 'viajar localmente' separately. The concept reflects modern travel trends emphasizing local exploration and staycations.
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