extend support
[/ɪkˈstɛnd səˈpɔrt/]
verb phrase
estender apoio / oferecer apoio / prestar apoio
1. to provide or offer help, assistance, or backing to someone or something
The government decided to extend support to small businesses affected by the pandemic.
O governo decidiu estender apoio às pequenas empresas afetadas pela pandemia.
2. to continue or maintain assistance that was previously given
We will extend support to our loyal customers during this difficult period.
Vamos continuar a oferecer apoio aos nossos clientes fiéis durante este período difícil.
3. to broaden or increase the scope of assistance provided
The organization decided to extend support to additional communities in need.
A organização decidiu ampliar o apoio para comunidades adicionais necessitadas.
In Brazilian business culture, 'estender apoio' is frequently used in corporate communications, government announcements, and NGO statements. The phrase conveys institutional commitment and solidarity, particularly common during economic crises, natural disasters, or social initiatives. In American English, 'extend support' is formal and widely used in political discourse, corporate social responsibility statements, and diplomatic communications.
NYC Slang
have someone's back / be down for someone
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