open container
[ˈoʊpən kənˈteɪnər]
nounpl: open containers
recipiente aberto
1. A vessel, bottle, can, or other receptacle that is not sealed or closed, allowing access to its contents
The open container of paint spilled all over the floor.
O recipiente aberto de tinta derramou por todo o chão.
2. In legal context, an alcoholic beverage in an open container in a vehicle or public place, typically prohibited by law
He received a ticket for having an open container of beer in his car.
Ele recebeu uma multa por ter um recipiente aberto de cerveja em seu carro.
3. Any uncovered or unsealed container used for storage or transport
Store the food in an open container to allow it to cool.
Armazene o alimento em um recipiente aberto para que esfrie.
In the United States, particularly in cities like New York, 'open container' laws are strictly enforced to prevent public drinking and consumption of alcohol in streets and vehicles. In Brazil, similar regulations exist but are less uniformly enforced across different states. The term is commonly associated with police enforcement and public health regulations in both countries.
NYC Slang
open forty / open container violation (legal term)
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