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unoccupied highway
[/ˌʌnˈɑːkjupaɪd ˈhaɪweɪ/]
noun
pl: unoccupied highways
estrada desocupada
1.
A highway or major road that is free of vehicles and pedestrians, with no traffic or minimal activity
The unoccupied highway allowed the emergency vehicle to travel at high speed.
A estrada desocupada permitiu que o veículo de emergência viajasse em alta velocidade.
2.
A thoroughfare that is not in use or traversed by people or vehicles at a given time
Early in the morning, the unoccupied highway was perfect for a peaceful drive.
No início da manhã, a estrada desocupada era perfeita para um passeio tranquilo.
Synonyms
empty highway
clear road
vacant thoroughfare
uninhabited road
Antonyms
congested highway
busy road
crowded thoroughfare
occupied highway
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estrada desocupada
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
pista vazia
Common colloquial term in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
rodovia vazia
Common usage in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
auto-estrada vazia
Standard Portuguese term for empty highway
Related Idioms & Phrases
clear road ahead
open highway
empty stretch of road
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