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cut support

[/kʌt səˈpɔːrt/]
verb phrase
cortar apoio / reduzir apoio
1. To reduce or eliminate financial, political, or emotional support for someone or something
The government decided to cut support for the arts program.
O governo decidiu cortar o apoio ao programa de artes.
2. To cease providing assistance or backing to a person, project, or initiative
They cut support for the nonprofit organization after the scandal.
Eles cortaram o apoio à organização sem fins lucrativos após o escândalo.
3. In computing, to discontinue technical support or maintenance for software or hardware
The company will cut support for Windows XP next year.
A empresa cortará o suporte para Windows XP no próximo ano.
NYC Slang
pull the plug on someone/something
Synonyms
withdraw supportdiscontinue supportreduce fundingeliminate backingcease assistance
Antonyms
provide supportincrease fundingenhance backingstrengthen supportboost assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cortar apoio / reduzir apoio
Most common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
cortar apoio / retirar financiamento
Used in business and political contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cortar apoio / tirar apoio
Casual and formal usage
Portugal
cortar o apoio / retirar o apoio
More formal, often used in institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut someone loose
pull the rug out from under someone
leave in the lurch
cut ties
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