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through protected pathways

[θruː prəˈtɛktɪd ˈpæθweɪz]
prepositional phrase
através de caminhos protegidos
1. by means of secure or safeguarded routes or channels
The data was transmitted through protected pathways to ensure security.
Os dados foram transmitidos através de caminhos protegidos para garantir a segurança.
2. via designated safe passages or established secure procedures
Refugees were guided through protected pathways across the border.
Os refugiados foram guiados através de caminhos protegidos pela fronteira.
3. using safeguarded biological or chemical processes
The medication works through protected pathways in the body.
O medicamento funciona através de vias protegidas no corpo.
Synonyms
via secure channelsthrough safe routesby protected meansalong safeguarded passages
Antonyms
through open routesvia unprotected pathwaysthrough exposed channels

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
através de caminhos protegidos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
por caminhos protegidos
Colloquial variant in Rio region
São Paulo
através de rotas seguras
More technical/business usage in São Paulo
Portugal
através de percursos protegidos
European Portuguese preference for 'percursos' over 'caminhos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the safe route
go through proper channels
follow the beaten path
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