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government support

[/ˈɡʌvərnmənt səˈpɔːrt/]
noun
apoio governamental
1. Financial, political, or institutional assistance provided by the government to individuals, businesses, or organizations
The startup received government support to develop renewable energy technology.
A startup recebeu apoio governamental para desenvolver tecnologia de energia renovável.
2. Official endorsement or backing by governmental authorities
The project gained government support after the minister's announcement.
O projeto ganhou apoio governamental após o anúncio do ministro.
3. Public funding or subsidies allocated by state institutions
Small farmers depend on government support to survive economic downturns.
Pequenos agricultores dependem de apoio governamental para sobreviver às quedas econômicas.
Synonyms
government fundingstate aidpublic assistancegovernment subsidygovernment backing
Antonyms
government oppositionprivate fundingindependent financing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio governamental
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
suporte do governo
Alternative used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apoio estatal
More formal variation sometimes used
Portugal
apoio governamental
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, though 'apoio do Estado' is also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

government support package
government support scheme
lack of government support
withdraw government support
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