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commencement of assistance
[kə-ˈmen(t)-s-mənt əv ə-ˈsis-tən(t)s]
noun phrase
pl: commencements of assistance
início da assistência
1.
The point in time when help, support, or aid begins to be provided
The commencement of assistance was delayed due to administrative procedures.
O início da assistência foi atrasado devido aos procedimentos administrativos.
2.
The formal start of a support program or service
Upon commencement of assistance, the patient received immediate medical care.
Com o início da assistência, o paciente recebeu cuidados médicos imediatos.
Synonyms
start of assistance
beginning of support
onset of aid
initiation of help
Antonyms
cessation of assistance
end of assistance
termination of support
Regional Variations
General Brazilian Portuguese
início da assistência
most common formal usage
São Paulo
começo da assistência
slightly less formal alternative
Portugal
início do apoio
uses 'apoio' instead of 'assistência' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
lend a hand
come to someone's aid
render assistance
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