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ankle bracelet

/ˈæŋkəl ˈbreɪslɪt/

Tradução: Tornozeleira usada como adorno ou, por extensão, dispositivo eletrônico de monitoramento preso ao tornozelo, geralmente usado para controlar pessoas em prisão domiciliar ou liberdade condicional.

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/ˈæŋkəl ˈbreɪslɪt/B1informal
  • ptTornozeleira usada como adorno ou, por extensão, dispositivo eletrônico de monitoramento preso ao tornozelo, geralmente usado para controlar pessoas em prisão domiciliar ou liberdade condicional.

A piece of jewelry worn around the ankle, or a slang term for an electronic monitoring device worn on the ankle, typically used to track individuals under house arrest or parole.

  1. JewelryA2formal

    A decorative chain or band worn around the ankle.

    ptJoia

    • She wore a silver ankle bracelet to the beach party.
    • The gold ankle bracelet was a gift from her grandmother.
    • Ankle bracelets are popular in many cultures as fashion accessories.
  2. Electronic monitoring deviceB2formal

    A device attached to a person's ankle to track their location, often used for house arrest or parole.

    ptTornozeleira eletrônica

    • The court ordered him to wear an ankle bracelet for six months.
    • The GPS ankle bracelet alerts authorities if the wearer leaves a designated area.
    • He was released from prison but had to wear an electronic ankle bracelet.