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obstruction-free zone

[/əbˈstrʌk.ʃən-friː zoʊn/]
nounpl: obstruction-free zones
zona livre de obstruções
1. An area or space that is clear of physical barriers, blockages, or obstacles, allowing free passage or movement
The fire department requires all emergency exits to be in an obstruction-free zone.
O corpo de bombeiros exige que todas as saídas de emergência estejam em uma zona livre de obstruções.
2. A designated area kept clear for safety, accessibility, or operational purposes
The loading dock must remain an obstruction-free zone during business hours.
A doca de carregamento deve permanecer como uma zona livre de obstruções durante o horário comercial.
Synonyms
clear zoneunobstructed areafree passage areabarrier-free spaceopen space
Antonyms
obstructed zonecongested areablocked spacerestricted area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona livre de obstruções
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
área desobstruída
Alternative term used in commercial and safety contexts
Portugal
zona desimpedida
Preferred term in European Portuguese for clear spaces

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the area clear
maintain an open passage
ensure unobstructed access
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