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reserved container

[rɪˈzɜrvd kənˈteɪnər]
nounpl: reserved containers
recipiente reservado
1. A container that has been set aside or allocated for a specific purpose, use, or person, typically not available for general use
The reserved container for hazardous waste must be clearly labeled.
O recipiente reservado para resíduos perigosos deve ser claramente rotulado.
2. In shipping and logistics, a cargo container that has been allocated to a specific shipper or consignee
The company booked a reserved container for their monthly shipment.
A empresa reservou um recipiente para seu envio mensal.
Synonyms
allocated containerdesignated containerassigned containerearmarked container
Antonyms
shared containercommon containergeneral-purpose container

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipiente reservado
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
contêiner reservado
More common in logistics and shipping contexts
Portugal
contentor reservado
Portuguese usage; 'contentor' is preferred over 'recipiente' for large containers

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold a container
book a container in advance
reserve space
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