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em retaguarda
[ɛ̃ ʁe.ta.ɡu.aɾ.da]
adverbial phrase
in the rear; at the back; behind the lines
1.
In a position at the back or behind the main body of something, especially troops or forces
The supply unit remained in the rear during the battle.
A unidade de suprimentos permaneceu em retaguarda durante a batalha.
2.
In a secondary or supporting position; not in the front or forefront
He stayed in the background while others took the lead.
Ele ficou em retaguarda enquanto outros tomavam a dianteira.
3.
Away from the main action or center of activity
The reserves were kept in the rear, ready to be deployed if needed.
As reservas foram mantidas em retaguarda, prontas para serem mobilizadas se necessário.
Synonyms
nas costas
atrás
ao fundo
em segundo plano
na retaguarda
Antonyms
na vanguarda
à frente
em primeiro plano
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
em retaguarda
Standard usage in both military and figurative contexts
Portugal
em retaguarda
Standard usage, particularly in military terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
ficar em retaguarda
estar em retaguarda
manter em retaguarda
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