random hold-up
[/ˈrændəm ˈhoʊld-ʌp/]
nounpl: random hold-ups
assalto aleatório
1. An unexpected robbery or attack on a person or vehicle without prior planning or specific targeting
The tourist fell victim to a random hold-up while walking through the downtown area at night.
O turista foi vítima de um assalto aleatório enquanto caminhava pela área do centro à noite.
2. An unexpected delay or interruption that occurs by chance without warning
We experienced a random hold-up on the highway due to an accident.
Tivemos um atraso aleatório na rodovia devido a um acidente.
The term 'random hold-up' is commonly used in safety discussions in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly regarding urban crime prevention. In Brazil, discussions about assaltos aleatórios are frequent in news media and urban safety conversations, reflecting concerns about street crime in major cities. In the USA, the term often relates to both robbery and unexpected delays, making it context-dependent.
NYC Slang
stick-up; jack move
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