parada controlada
[pə-ˈrä-də kõn-tro-ˈlä-də]
nounfemininepl: paradas controladas
controlled stop
1. A deliberate and regulated stop or halt, typically referring to police stopping a vehicle or person for inspection or questioning
The officer conducted a controlled stop of the suspicious vehicle.
O policial realizou uma parada controlada do veículo suspeito.
2. In traffic or transportation contexts, a planned stopping point or checkpoint
There is a controlled stop at the border for document verification.
Há uma parada controlada na fronteira para verificação de documentos.
3. A tactical maneuver involving bringing something to a halt in a controlled manner
The driver executed a controlled stop to avoid the obstacle.
O motorista executou uma parada controlada para evitar o obstáculo.
NYC Slang
stop and frisk; rolling stop
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