social distancing

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08:07 Feb 14, 2021
English to Lithuanian translations [PRO]
COVID-19 - Medical - Medical (general)
Additional field(s): Medical (general), Journalism
English term or phrase: social distancing
Definition from Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
The practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection.

Example sentence(s):
  • How people across the globe are discussing social distancing Forward
  • Within the last two weeks, the world watched as Hong Kong eased its strict containment policies and saw a swift resurgence in the number of new cases within the country, CNN reported. The U.S. could face a similar situation if Americans don't adhere to social distancing measures for an adequate amount of time, Alessa said. Live Science
  • The only real question is whether we have an adequate handle on exactly where the line is between extreme social distancing and allowing business to continue as normal. Vox
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5saugaus atstumo laikymasis
Rasa Didžiulienė


  

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saugaus atstumo laikymasis


Definition from IATE terminų bazė:
the practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance (such as six feet or more) from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection (= physical distancing)

Example sentence(s):
  • social distancing measures (e.g. contact tracing, isolation of sick individuals, quarantine of exposed individuals, school measures and closures, workplace measures and closures, and avoiding crowding); - WHO  

Explanation:
Taip pat IATE terminų bazėje teikiami šie terminai:

* socialinių kontaktų ribojimas
* socialinis atskyrimas
* saugaus atstumo laikymasis
* fizinio atstumo laikymasis
Rasa Didžiulienė
Lithuania
Local time: 16:07
Native speaker of: Lithuanian
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