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active support

[ˈæktɪv səˈpɔːrt]
noun
apoio ativo
1. Practical assistance or backing that involves direct participation and engagement rather than passive observation
The government provided active support to small businesses during the pandemic.
O governo forneceu apoio ativo às pequenas empresas durante a pandemia.
2. In healthcare and social care contexts, a hands-on approach to helping individuals achieve independence and well-being
The care team offers active support to help residents develop life skills.
A equipe de cuidados oferece apoio ativo para ajudar os residentes a desenvolver habilidades de vida.
Synonyms
active assistancedirect supporthands-on helppractical aidengaged assistance
Antonyms
passive supportindirect supportminimal assistancetoken support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio ativo
Standard term used in social care and government assistance contexts
São Paulo
apoio ativo
Common in healthcare and social service documentation
Portugal
apoio ativo
Used in social policy and care sectors; also 'suporte ativo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend active support to something
provide active support for a cause
receive active support from someone
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