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new avenue

[njuː ˈævənuː]
nounpl: new avenues
nova avenida / novo caminho
1. A newly opened or recently created street or thoroughfare in an urban area
The city opened a new avenue to reduce traffic congestion downtown.
A cidade abriu uma nova avenida para reduzir o congestionamento no centro.
2. A new opportunity, approach, or direction for development or exploration
The research opened a new avenue for treating the disease.
A pesquisa abriu um novo caminho para o tratamento da doença.
NYC Slang
new strip / new route
Synonyms
new streetnew thoroughfarenew opportunitynew directionnew path
Antonyms
dead endclosed routeblocked path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nova avenida / novo caminho
Both literal and figurative usage are common
Rio de Janeiro
nova avenida
Common reference to actual avenues in the city
São Paulo
nova avenida
Frequently used in urban planning context
Portugal
nova avenida / nova via
Via may be preferred in formal urban planning contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

explore a new avenue
open up a new avenue
avenue of approach
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