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divide forces

[dɪˈvaɪd ˈfɔːrsɪz]
verb phrase
dividir as forças
1. To split military troops or personnel into separate groups to cover different areas or objectives
The general decided to divide forces to attack from multiple directions.
O general decidiu dividir as forças para atacar de várias direções.
2. To separate resources, efforts, or attention among multiple tasks or goals
We cannot divide forces on this critical project; we need everyone focused.
Não podemos dividir as forças neste projeto crítico; precisamos que todos estejam focados.
Synonyms
split forcesseparate troopsscatter resourcesdistribute forces
Antonyms
concentrate forcesunite forcesconsolidate troopsgather forces

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dividir as forças
Standard usage in military and business contexts
Portugal
dividir as forças
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; common in military terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

divide and conquer
split one's efforts
spread oneself too thin
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