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protected passage

[prəˈtɛktɪd ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounpl: protected passages
passagem protegida
1. A corridor, route, or pathway that is secured against harm, danger, or unauthorized access
The museum installed a protected passage to safely transport artwork between buildings.
O museu instalou uma passagem protegida para transportar com segurança as obras de arte entre os edifícios.
2. A right or privilege granted to allow safe transit through territory or jurisdiction
The treaty guaranteed a protected passage for merchant ships through the strait.
O tratado garantiu uma passagem protegida para navios mercantes atravessarem o estreito.
3. A designated walkway with protective barriers or structures for pedestrians or vehicles
The new bridge includes a protected passage for cyclists separated from car traffic.
A nova ponte inclui uma passagem protegida para ciclistas separada do tráfego de carros.
Synonyms
safe passageprotected corridorsecure passageguarded passage
Antonyms
exposed passagedangerous passageunprotected routeopen corridor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem protegida
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
corredor protegido
Alternative regional term
São Paulo
passagem segura
Also used to emphasize security aspect
Portugal
passagem protegida
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

safe passage
right of way
corridor of safety
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