expedição envolvente
[ɛks.pɛ.diˈsɐ̃w̃ ẽ.vɔl.ˈvẽ.tɨ]
nounfemininepl: expedições envolventes
enveloping expedition / encircling expedition
1. A military operation or strategic maneuver in which troops advance to surround and contain an enemy force from multiple directions
The general planned an enveloping expedition to cut off the enemy's retreat routes.
O general planejou uma expedição envolvente para cortar as rotas de retirada do inimigo.
2. Any comprehensive or all-encompassing exploratory mission or campaign that covers extensive territory or scope
The research team conducted an enveloping expedition across all departments.
A equipe de pesquisa realizou uma expedição envolvente em todos os departamentos.
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