avlyst (in this context)

English translation: restricted

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Swedish term or phrase:avlyst [e.g. arbetsområde]
English translation:restricted
Entered by: Helen Johnson

05:52 Jun 29, 2011
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / tunnel safety
Swedish term or phrase: avlyst (in this context)
Doesn't make sense to me - has the wrong word been used or does this, contrary to Google references and Gullberg, etc., really mean "lit up"?
One of a list of measures to prevent traffic accidents:
Avlyst arbetsområde
TIA
Helen Johnson
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:26
restricted
Explanation:
Avlyst arbetsområde - restricted work area

If an area is restricted, it has been set aside for a specific purpose. It can only be entered by special permission.

Avlyst område in the context of Orienteering is usually translated into embargoed area
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Anna Herbst
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Local time: 06:26
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cancelled; suspended; abandoned


Explanation:
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Sven Petersson
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designated


Explanation:
An area assigned for something, like road work, a festival or hunting.


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Linda Abrahamsson
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Local time: 22:26
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avlyst
restricted


Explanation:
Avlyst arbetsområde - restricted work area

If an area is restricted, it has been set aside for a specific purpose. It can only be entered by special permission.

Avlyst område in the context of Orienteering is usually translated into embargoed area

Anna Herbst
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