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fortify position

[ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪ pəˈzɪʃən]
verb phrase
fortalecer posição
1. To strengthen a military position by building defensive structures or reinforcing troops
The army decided to fortify position along the border.
O exército decidiu fortalecer a posição ao longo da fronteira.
2. To strengthen or consolidate one's position in a competitive, political, or social context
The company worked to fortify position in the market.
A empresa trabalhou para fortalecer sua posição no mercado.
Synonyms
strengthen positionreinforce positionconsolidate positionsolidify positionentrench position
Antonyms
weaken positionabandon positioncompromise positionsurrender position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer a posição
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
consolidar posição
Often used in business contexts
Portugal
reforçar posição
Slightly more formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold one's ground
stand firm
dig in one's heels
cement one's position
establish a foothold
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