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find backing

[faɪnd ˈbækɪŋ]
verb phrase
obter apoio/financiamento
1. to secure financial support, sponsorship, or endorsement for a project, business, or initiative
The startup struggled to find backing from investors for their new product.
A startup teve dificuldade em obter apoio de investidores para seu novo produto.
2. to gain support or approval from someone in a position of authority or influence
She finally found backing from the board of directors for her proposal.
Ela finalmente obteve apoio da diretoria para sua proposta.
NYC Slang
get the green light from deep pockets
Synonyms
secure fundingobtain sponsorshipget supportattract investmentgain endorsement
Antonyms
lose supportfail to secure fundingwithdraw backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obter apoio/financiamento
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
conseguir investimento/patrocínio
business context, commonly used in financial discussions
Portugal
obter apoio/suporte financeiro
formal usage in European Portuguese

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