without coverage
[wɪˈðaʊt ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
adjective phrase
sem cobertura
1. lacking insurance protection or financial coverage for a particular risk or service
Many workers are without coverage for dental procedures.
Muitos trabalhadores estão sem cobertura para procedimentos odontológicos.
2. not having media attention or journalistic reporting
The event went without coverage in the major news outlets.
O evento passou sem cobertura nos principais meios de comunicação.
3. lacking adequate military, defensive, or protective measures
The troops advanced without coverage from artillery.
As tropas avançaram sem cobertura da artilharia.
4. not protected or hidden from view; exposed
The roof was damaged and left without coverage.
O telhado foi danificado e ficou sem cobertura.
In Brazil and the USA, 'without coverage' is particularly significant in healthcare discussions, as it refers to uninsured individuals or those lacking health insurance. This term carries social and economic implications, as it often indicates financial vulnerability. In Portugal and other European contexts, healthcare is typically more universalized, making the phrase less prevalent in medical discourse but still relevant in insurance and media contexts.
NYC Slang
left hanging; out in the cold
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