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unoccupied road
[ˌʌn.ɑːˈkjuː.paɪd roʊd]
noun
pl: unoccupied roads
estrada desocupada
1.
A road or street that is empty or not currently being used by vehicles or pedestrians
The driver took the unoccupied road to avoid traffic congestion.
O motorista pegou a estrada desocupada para evitar congestionamento.
2.
A thoroughfare with no current occupants or traffic
Early in the morning, many unoccupied roads are available for speeding violations.
No início da manhã, muitas estradas desocupadas estão disponíveis para infrações de velocidade.
Synonyms
empty road
vacant road
clear road
free road
open road
Antonyms
congested road
busy road
crowded road
occupied road
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estrada desocupada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
via desocupada
Common alternative in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estrada livre
Regional preference for 'livre' (free/clear)
Portugal
estrada desocupada
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
clear the road
hit the open road
take the scenic route
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