groundworks
[/ˈɡraʊndwɜːrks/]
noun
alicerces, fundações, trabalhos de fundação
1. The basic structural work or foundation of a building or construction project
The groundworks for the new hospital took six months to complete.
Os alicerces do novo hospital levaram seis meses para serem concluídos.
2. The preliminary or foundational work necessary before a main project can begin
The groundworks for the peace agreement were laid during months of negotiations.
Os alicerces do acordo de paz foram estabelecidos durante meses de negociações.
3. The essential preparation or framework for something
Good groundworks in mathematics are essential for engineering studies.
Uma boa base em matemática é essencial para estudos de engenharia.
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