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occupied road

[/ˈɑːk.ju.paɪd roʊd/]
nounpl: occupied roads
estrada ocupada
1. A road that is currently in use, blocked, or filled with traffic, vehicles, or people
The occupied road made it difficult for emergency vehicles to pass through.
A estrada ocupada dificultou a passagem dos veículos de emergência.
2. A road under military or political control or occupation
The occupied road was closed to civilian traffic during the conflict.
A estrada ocupada foi fechada ao tráfego civil durante o conflito.
Synonyms
busy roadcongested roadblocked roadcontrolled road
Antonyms
clear roadempty roadfree roadopen road

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrada ocupada
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
via ocupada
More formal, commonly used in traffic reports
Portugal
estrada ocupada
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

traffic jam
gridlock
road closure
under occupation
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