security shack
[/sɪˈkjʊrɪti ʃæk/]
nounpl: security shacks
guarita de segurança
1. A small, usually wooden or metal structure located at the entrance of a property, building, or gated area where security personnel are stationed to monitor access and check visitors
The security shack at the entrance to the condominium is staffed 24 hours a day.
A guarita de segurança na entrada do condomínio tem funcionários 24 horas por dia.
2. A modest protective booth used by security guards to shelter from weather while maintaining surveillance of a premises
The guard spent his shift inside the security shack watching the parking lot.
O guarda passou seu turno dentro da guarita de segurança observando o estacionamento.
Security shacks are ubiquitous in Brazilian residential and commercial properties, especially in gated communities (condomínios fechados) and shopping centers. They represent a visible sign of security infrastructure and are a common feature of urban life in Brazil. In the USA, they are found primarily at entrances to gated communities, corporate campuses, and secured facilities.
NYC Slang
guard shack; booth
Related Idioms & Phrases
man the security shack - estar de prontidão na guarita
posted at the security shack - de plantão na guarita de segurança
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