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.