homebound

• Descreve uma pessoa que não pode sair de casa, geralmente por doença, deficiência ou idade avançada.

Describes a person who is unable to leave their home, typically due to illness, disability, or age.

1. Confined to homeB2formalmedical

   Unable to leave one's home, typically due to illness, disability, or old age.

   Acamado em casa

   • She has been homebound since her hip surgery.
   • Many elderly people are homebound during severe flu season.
   • The charity delivers meals to homebound patients.

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2. Heading homeB1informalamerican

   On the way to one's home; returning home.

   Indo para casa

   • I'm homebound now, should be there in twenty minutes.
   • The homebound train was crowded with commuters.
   • After a long trip, we were finally homebound.

   Sinônimoshomewardhomeward-boundreturning

• Substantivo que designa pessoas que estão presas em casa, frequentemente por doença, deficiência ou outras circunstâncias.

A noun referring to people who are confined to their homes, often due to illness, disability, or other circumstances.

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1. People confined to homeB2formal

   Individuals who are unable to leave their homes due to illness, disability, or other circumstances.

   Pessoas acamadas

   • The charity delivers meals to the homebound every week.
   • Volunteers visit the homebound to provide companionship.
   • Special services are available for the homebound in this community.