provisional facilities
[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl fə-ˈsi-lə-tēz]
nounfeminine (in Portuguese)pl: provisional facilities
instalações provisórias
1. Temporary structures, equipment, or services set up for short-term use until permanent ones are established
The school used provisional facilities in a warehouse while the new building was under construction.
A escola utilizou instalações provisórias em um galpão enquanto o novo prédio estava em construção.
2. Makeshift accommodations or infrastructure for emergencies, disasters, or transitional periods
After the earthquake, the government set up provisional facilities for displaced residents.
Após o terremoto, o governo estabeleceu instalações provisórias para os moradores desabrigados.
3. Temporary amenities or services provided to meet immediate needs
The airport offered provisional facilities for passengers during the renovation period.
O aeroporto ofereceu instalações provisórias para os passageiros durante o período de renovação.
The term is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in contexts of construction, disaster relief, and urban development. In the USA, 'provisional facilities' appears frequently in construction permits, disaster management protocols, and official government documentation. The concept reflects pragmatic responses to urgent needs in both cultures, though the term is more formally used in official contexts in both countries.
NYC Slang
temp setup / makeshift setup / band-aid solution
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