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strategic passage

[/strəˈtiːdʒɪk ˈpæsɪdʒ/]
nounpl: strategic passages
passagem estratégica
1. A route, corridor, or waterway of significant military, political, or economic importance
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic passage for global oil trade.
O Estreito de Ormuz é uma passagem estratégica para o comércio global de petróleo.
2. A critical section in a text, speech, or document that conveys important information or argument
The strategic passage in the treaty outlines the terms of mutual defense.
A passagem estratégica no tratado delineia os termos da defesa mútua.
3. A carefully planned movement or transition in military operations or diplomacy
The general planned a strategic passage through enemy territory.
O general planejou uma passagem estratégica através do território inimigo.
Synonyms
strategic corridorcritical passagekey routevital waterway
Antonyms
secondary passageinsignificant route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passagem estratégica
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
passagem estratégica
Standard usage
São Paulo
passagem estratégica
Standard usage in business and political contexts
Portugal
passagem estratégica
Used in military and diplomatic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold the strategic passage
control a strategic passage
block a strategic passage
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