limited gathering
[/ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈɡæðərɪŋ/]
nounpl: limited gatherings
reunião limitada
1. A social or official meeting with a restricted number of participants or attendees
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the conference was held as a limited gathering with only 50 people.
Devido às restrições do COVID-19, a conferência foi realizada como uma reunião limitada com apenas 50 pessoas.
2. An event or assembly that is deliberately constrained in size or scope
The VIP event was a limited gathering exclusive to members and their guests.
O evento VIP foi uma reunião limitada exclusiva para membros e seus convidados.
3. A restricted assembly regulated by health, safety, or capacity guidelines
The theater announced a limited gathering policy allowing only 25% of its normal capacity.
O teatro anunciou uma política de reunião limitada permitindo apenas 25% de sua capacidade normal.
This term became particularly prevalent in Brazil and the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022) when health authorities implemented capacity restrictions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'reunião limitada' is used in both formal government communications and everyday speech. The concept reflects changing social norms around public assemblies and safety protocols in urban centers.
NYC Slang
capped event, limited capacity thing
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