defeated force
[dɪˈfiːtɪd fɔːrs]
noun phrasepl: defeated forces
força derrotada
1. A military unit or armed group that has been overcome or vanquished in combat or conflict
The defeated force retreated across the border after losing the battle.
A força derrotada recuou para além da fronteira após perder a batalha.
2. Any organized group that has failed to achieve its objectives in a confrontation
The defeated force was forced to surrender their weapons.
A força derrotada foi forçada a entregar suas armas.
3. In physics, a force that has been overcome or neutralized by an opposing force
The defeated force could not maintain its resistance against the stronger pressure.
A força derrotada não conseguiu manter sua resistência contra a pressão mais forte.
This term is primarily used in military, historical, and political contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is commonly found in historical narratives, military strategy discussions, and diplomatic communications. The phrase carries formal and official connotations, often appearing in news reports about armed conflicts and historical accounts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a defeated force in retreat
the defeated force laid down their arms
push back the defeated force
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