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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.
Synonyms
aterramentoconexão com terrapôr terra

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomada de terra
Most common term for electrical grounding
Portugal
ligação à terra
Preferred term in European Portuguese for electrical grounding
Portugal
aterramento
Alternative technical term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer tomada de terra
conectar à tomada de terra
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