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restricted region

[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈriːdʒən/]
nounpl: restricted regions
região restrita
1. An area or zone where access, entry, or activities are limited or controlled by law, regulation, or authority
The nuclear facility is located in a restricted region.
A instalação nuclear está localizada em uma região restrita.
2. A geographical area designated for specific use or off-limits to the general public
Tourists are not allowed to enter the restricted region without special permission.
Turistas não têm permissão para entrar na região restrita sem autorização especial.
3. In mathematics and physics, an area or domain with limited properties or constraints
The algorithm operates only within the restricted region defined by the parameters.
O algoritmo opera apenas dentro da região restrita definida pelos parâmetros.
Synonyms
restricted areacontrolled zoneoff-limits areadesignated zoneprohibited area
Antonyms
open areapublic regionunrestricted zoneaccessible areafree zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região restrita
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
área restrita
Alternative commonly used in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
região vedada
More formal/legal variant
Portugal
zona restrita
Preferred terminology in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep out of bounds
off-limits territory
cordoned-off area
no-go zone
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