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firm backing

[/fɜːrm ˈbækɪŋ/]
nounpl: firm backings
apoio firme
1. Strong, reliable support or endorsement from a person, organization, or institution
The project succeeded because it had firm backing from the board of directors.
O projeto teve sucesso porque contava com apoio firme da diretoria.
2. Solid financial support or funding
The startup needed firm backing from investors to launch their product.
A startup precisava de um apoio financeiro firme dos investidores para lançar seu produto.
3. Unwavering political or social support
The candidate received firm backing from major political figures.
O candidato recebeu apoio firme de figuras políticas importantes.
Synonyms
strong supportsolid backingreliable supportsteadfast endorsementunwavering support
Antonyms
weak supportreluctant backinghalf-hearted supportopposition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio firme
most common usage
Brazil
respaldo sólido
alternative formal usage
Portugal
apoio sólido
common European Portuguese variant
Brazil
sustentação firme
more technical or formal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

have someone's backing
lend one's backing to something
give full backing
withdraw one's backing
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