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sealed border

[/siːld ˈbɔːrdər/]
nounpl: sealed borders
fronteira selada
1. A border between countries or regions that has been officially closed to prevent passage of people, goods, or information
The government imposed a sealed border to contain the spread of the virus.
O governo impôs uma fronteira selada para conter a propagação do vírus.
2. A boundary that is physically secured or blockaded to prevent unauthorized crossing
The sealed border was heavily guarded by military personnel.
A fronteira selada era fortemente guardada por pessoal militar.
Synonyms
closed borderrestricted borderblockaded borderhermetically sealed border
Antonyms
open borderunrestricted borderporous border

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira selada
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
fronteira fechada
Alternative term emphasizing closure aspect
Portugal
fronteira selada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock down a border
hermetic seal
barrier to entry
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