security booth
[/səˈkjʊrəti buːð/]
nounpl: security booths
cabine de segurança
1. A small enclosed structure or kiosk where a security guard or personnel monitor entry, exit, or surveillance of a building, facility, or premises
The visitor checked in at the security booth before entering the office building.
O visitante se registrou na cabine de segurança antes de entrar no prédio de escritórios.
2. A protective enclosed space typically found at entrances, parking lots, or restricted areas to control access and monitor people
The security booth at the parking garage entrance had surveillance cameras mounted on top.
A cabine de segurança na entrada do estacionamento tinha câmeras de vigilância instaladas no topo.
Security booths are ubiquitous in Brazilian urban settings, particularly in residential condominiums (condomínios), commercial buildings, and gated communities. In Brazil, they often serve as the primary interface between residents/visitors and the building's security personnel. In the USA, security booths are common in corporate campuses, government buildings, and parking facilities, reflecting similar concerns about access control and safety.
Related Idioms & Phrases
man the security booth (to operate or work in a security booth)
pass through security (to go through a security checkpoint)
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