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amplify force

[ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ fɔːrs]
verb phrase
amplificar força
1. To increase the strength, intensity, or effect of a force or power
The lever helps to amplify force and make the work easier.
A alavanca ajuda a amplificar força e facilita o trabalho.
2. To enhance or magnify the power of an action or influence
Social media can amplify force of public opinion.
As redes sociais podem amplificar a força da opinião pública.
3. In physics, to increase the magnitude of a force through mechanical advantage
Pulleys amplify force by distributing weight across multiple lines.
As polias amplificam força ao distribuir o peso em múltiplas linhas.
Synonyms
increase forceenhance powermagnify strengthboost effectpotentiate
Antonyms
diminish forcereduce strengthweaken powerattenuate effect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplificar força
standard usage in technical and scientific contexts
Portugal
amplificar força
standard usage, often used in physics and engineering
São Paulo
amplificar a força
common in technical documentation and manuals

Related Idioms & Phrases

to put muscle into something
to throw one's weight behind something
to add horsepower
ganhar força (to gain strength)
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