1. Hidden or secret assistance provided to a person, group, or cause without public acknowledgment or official recognition
The government provided covert support to the rebel faction through underground channels.
O governo forneceu apoio encoberto à facção rebelde através de canais clandestinos.
2. Assistance given in a concealed manner, often for political, military, or strategic purposes
Intelligence agencies often engage in covert support operations to advance national interests.
As agências de inteligência frequentemente realizam operações de apoio encoberto para avançar interesses nacionais.