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apoio irregular

[ə-ˈpɔ.i.u i-ɾe-ɡu-ˈlaɾ]
nounmasculinepl: apoios irregulares
irregular support
1. Support or assistance that is provided inconsistently, sporadically, or without a fixed pattern or schedule
The community received irregular support from the government.
A comunidade recebeu apoio irregular do governo.
2. In construction or engineering, a support structure that does not follow standard specifications or is non-standard
The building relied on irregular supports that needed reinforcement.
O edifício dependia de apoios irregulares que precisavam de reforço.
3. Unreliable or inconsistent backing or endorsement
The project suffered from irregular support among stakeholders.
O projeto sofreu com apoio irregular entre os interessados.
Synonyms
apoio intermitenteapoio inconsistenteapoio esporádicoapoio deficiente
Antonyms
apoio regularapoio constanteapoio contínuoapoio firme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio irregular
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
apoio irregular
Commonly used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
apoio irregular
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

apoio de mão beijada
contar com apoio irregular
faltar apoio
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