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open containers

[/ˈoʊpən kənˈteɪnərz/]
noun
recipientes abertos
1. Containers that are not sealed or closed, allowing access to their contents
Food safety regulations prohibit open containers in the kitchen.
Regulamentos de segurança alimentar proíbem recipientes abertos na cozinha.
2. Alcoholic beverages in unsealed containers, typically illegal to consume in public places
The police officer cited him for carrying open containers of beer in the park.
O policial o multou por portar recipientes abertos de cerveja no parque.
3. Uncovered vessels or boxes exposed to the environment
Store grains in sealed containers rather than open containers to prevent contamination.
Armazene grãos em recipientes selados em vez de recipientes abertos para evitar contaminação.
NYC Slang
open drink (colloquial reference to open container violations in NYC)
Synonyms
unsealed containersuncovered vesselsexposed containers
Antonyms
sealed containersclosed containerscovered containers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipientes abertos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
recipientes abertos
Common in legal and commercial contexts
Portugal
recipientes abertos
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

open container law
open container violation
leave containers open
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