mobile stop
[/ˈmoʊbəl stɑp/]
nounpl: mobile stops
parada móvel
1. A temporary or portable stopping point for vehicles, typically used by law enforcement, public services, or commercial operations
The police set up a mobile stop on the highway to check vehicle documentation.
A polícia montou uma parada móvel na rodovia para verificar a documentação dos veículos.
2. A transit point that moves to different locations rather than being fixed in one place
The mobile stop for the shuttle service changes location daily.
A parada móvel do serviço de ônibus muda de localização diariamente.
3. A checkpoint or station equipped with mobile facilities for inspections or services
Health officials established a mobile stop to conduct COVID-19 testing.
Autoridades de saúde estabeleceram uma parada móvel para realizar testes de COVID-19.
Mobile stops are particularly prevalent in Brazil for law enforcement operations, public health campaigns, and transportation services. They represent governmental or institutional flexibility in reaching different communities and are often associated with safety checkpoints on highways and urban interventions during public health emergencies.
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