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move freely

[muːv ˈfriːli]
verb phrase
mover-se livremente
1. to move without restrictions or obstacles; to have the ability to go where one wants without hindrance
The children were allowed to move freely in the playground.
As crianças podiam mover-se livremente no parque infantil.
2. to have freedom of movement or action without constraints
In this country, citizens can move freely across borders.
Neste país, os cidadãos podem circular livremente pelas fronteiras.
Synonyms
circulate freelygo about freelyhave freedom of movementroam freely
Antonyms
be restrictedbe confinedbe constrainedbe hindered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mover-se livremente / circular livremente
common in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
se mexer sem limite
more colloquial usage
São Paulo
mover-se livremente / transitar livremente
formal and standard usage
Portugal
mover-se livremente / circular livremente
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a free hand
have the run of the place
move about at will
come and go as one pleases
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