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off-the-shelf reservoir

[ɔf-ðə-ˈʃɛlf ˈrɛzərvwɑr]
nounpl: off-the-shelf reservoirs
reservatório pronto/disponível no mercado
1. A reservoir that is commercially available and ready for immediate use without custom modifications or manufacturing
The engineering team selected an off-the-shelf reservoir to reduce project costs and timeline.
A equipe de engenharia selecionou um reservatório pronto para reduzir custos e prazo do projeto.
2. A storage tank or container purchased from existing inventory rather than manufactured to specifications
Using an off-the-shelf reservoir saved months of custom design and fabrication work.
O uso de um reservatório disponível no mercado economizou meses de design e fabricação customizados.
Synonyms
standard reservoircommercial reservoirready-made reservoirstock reservoir
Antonyms
custom-built reservoirbespoke reservoirpurpose-built reservoir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reservatório pronto para uso
Common in industrial and engineering contexts
São Paulo
reservatório de prateleira
Literal translation, technical usage in engineering
Portugal
reservatório de catálogo
Alternative phrasing emphasizing commercial availability

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the shelf
ready-made solution
catalog item
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