1. Support or endorsement given with reservation, hesitation, or careful consideration; backing that is conditional or guarded rather than wholehearted
The board expressed cautious support for the new project, pending further review of the budget.
O conselho expressou apoio cauteloso ao novo projeto, pendente de uma análise mais aprofundada do orçamento.
2. Agreement or assistance given while maintaining skepticism or doubt about the full viability or desirability of something
Environmental groups offered cautious support to the policy, with concerns about enforcement mechanisms.
Os grupos ambientais ofereceram apoio cauteloso à política, com preocupações quanto aos mecanismos de fiscalização.