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get support

[/ɡɛt səˈpɔrt/]
verb phrase
obter apoio
1. to receive help, assistance, or backing from someone or something
She managed to get support from her family during the difficult time.
Ela conseguiu obter apoio da sua família durante o período difícil.
2. to gain financial, emotional, or moral assistance
The project needs to get support from investors to move forward.
O projeto precisa obter apoio dos investidores para prosseguir.
3. to receive backing or endorsement for an idea or cause
The proposal didn't get support from the committee.
A proposta não obteve apoio do comitê.
NYC Slang
get props / get backing
Synonyms
obtain supportreceive helpgain backingsecure assistancewin endorsement
Antonyms
lose supportface oppositionget rejectedencounter resistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obter apoio / receber apoio
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
conseguir apoio
Informal, colloquial variant commonly used
São Paulo
obter apoio / arrumar apoio
'Arrumar apoio' is more informal and colloquial
Portugal
obter apoio / contar com apoio
'Contar com apoio' emphasizes relying on support

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the backing of someone
have someone in your corner
get someone's seal of approval
rally support
drum up support
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