off-premises

[/ɔːf ˈpremɪsɪz/]
adjective
fora das instalações; externo; para consumo fora do local
1. Located away from or outside of a business establishment or property; describing goods, services, or activities conducted outside a specific location
The restaurant offers off-premises catering services for events.
O restaurante oferece serviços de catering fora das instalações para eventos.
2. In the context of alcohol sales, refers to beverages sold for consumption outside the establishment (liquor store, supermarket)
Off-premises alcohol sales increased significantly during the pandemic.
As vendas de bebidas alcoólicas para consumo fora do local aumentaram significativamente durante a pandemia.
3. Relating to business operations or services conducted at locations other than the main office or establishment
Our company provides off-premises IT support for remote workers.
Nossa empresa fornece suporte de TI fora das instalações para trabalhadores remotos.
In both the USA and Brazil, 'off-premises' is a formal business and legal term commonly used in the hospitality, retail, and service industries. It gained particular prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic when many restaurants expanded takeout and delivery services. In Brazil, the term is also frequently used in regulatory contexts regarding alcohol sales, where establishments are classified as either 'on-premises' (bars, restaurants) or 'off-premises' (liquor stores, supermarkets) for taxation and licensing purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
off-siteexternaloutsideremoteaway from premises
Antonyms / Antônimos
on-premiseson-siteinternalin-house

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fora das instalações; externo
Standard term used in business and commerce contexts
São Paulo
fora do local; externo
Commonly used in commercial and retail contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fora das dependências
Alternative phrasing used in formal business settings
Portugal
fora das instalações; externo
Same usage as Brazil, particularly in hospitality and retail sectors

Related Words

premiseson-premisesoff-sitetakeawaydeliverycatering

Related Idioms & Phrases

off-premises consumption
off-premises delivery
off-premises catering
off-premises licensing
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