stationary position
[stəˈʃəneri pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: stationary positions
posição estacionária
1. A fixed or immobile location or stance that does not change or move
The soldier maintained a stationary position behind the wall.
O soldado manteve uma posição estacionária atrás da parede.
2. In mathematics and physics, a point where a function or object remains at rest or unchanged
The stationary position of the pendulum occurs at the lowest point of its swing.
A posição estacionária do pêndulo ocorre no ponto mais baixo de seu movimento.
3. A designated location where someone or something remains stationed or positioned
The guard took up a stationary position at the entrance.
O guarda assumiu uma posição estacionária na entrada.
The term is primarily used in technical, military, and mathematical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'posição estacionária' is the formal term, while 'posição fixa' is more colloquial. In military and security contexts in Brazil, this term is frequently used when discussing tactical deployments or guard placements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold a stationary position
maintain stationary positions
take up a stationary position
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