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air support

[/ɛr səˈpɔrt/]
noun
apoio aéreo
1. Military assistance provided by aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers, or helicopters, to ground forces during combat operations
The ground troops requested air support to neutralize enemy positions.
As tropas terrestres solicitaram apoio aéreo para neutralizar as posições inimigas.
2. The deployment of military aircraft to provide tactical or strategic assistance in warfare
Air support was crucial in turning the tide of the battle.
O apoio aéreo foi crucial para mudar o rumo da batalha.
Synonyms
aerial supportair coverageair strike supporttactical air support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio aéreo
Standard military terminology used across Brazil
Portugal
apoio aéreo
Standard military terminology used in Portuguese armed forces

Related Idioms & Phrases

call in air support
provide air cover
request aerial assistance
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