tomada de terra
[tɔ'madɐ dɨ 'tɛrɐ]
nounfemininepl: tomadas de terra
ground connection / earth connection / grounding
1. An electrical connection that safely conducts electricity into the ground, used to prevent electrical shock and protect equipment
The electrical system requires a proper ground connection to ensure safety.
O sistema elétrico requer uma tomada de terra adequada para garantir a segurança.
2. In military or political contexts, the act of taking control or occupation of a territory
The military operation resulted in the takeover of the disputed land.
A operação militar resultou na tomada de terra do território disputado.
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