1. Making something greater in size, extent, or quantity
The company is augmenting its workforce to meet increased demand.
A empresa está aumentando sua força de trabalho para atender à demanda crescente.
2. Adding to something to make it more complete or effective
Augmenting the original recipe with fresh herbs improved the flavor.
Aumentar a receita original com ervas frescas melhorou o sabor.
3. In military context: reinforcing troops or supplies
They are augmenting their defenses along the border.
Eles estão aumentando suas defesas ao longo da fronteira.