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bolster authority

[ˈboʊlstər ɔːˈθɔrɪti]
verb phrase
reforçar a autoridade
1. to strengthen or support someone's power, influence, or right to make decisions
The new law was designed to bolster the authority of local governments.
A nova lei foi elaborada para reforçar a autoridade dos governos locais.
2. to make someone's position of power more secure or respected
The president's decision to bolster authority among his advisors proved controversial.
A decisão do presidente de reforçar a autoridade entre seus conselheiros provou ser controversa.
Synonyms
strengthen authorityreinforce authorityenhance authorityconsolidate powerfortify position
Antonyms
undermine authorityweaken authoritydiminish authorityerode power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reforçar a autoridade
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
fortalecer a autoridade
common alternative in business and political discourse
Portugal
reforçar a autoridade
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

consolidate one's position
strengthen one's grip on power
tighten the reins
assert dominance
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