1. Essential assistance or backing that serves as the basis for something; fundamental help or resources provided to establish or sustain a structure, system, or initiative
The government provided foundational support for the new education program.
O governo forneceu apoio fundamental para o novo programa educacional.
2. Basic structural or institutional backing that enables growth, development, or stability
Strong foundational support from investors helped the startup succeed.
Um forte apoio fundamental dos investidores ajudou a startup a ter sucesso.