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increase force
[ɪnˈkriːs fɔːrs]
verb phrase
aumentar a força
1.
To make something stronger or more powerful; to add more force or intensity to an action or application
The coach instructed the team to increase force in their tackles during the second half.
O treinador instruiu o time a aumentar a força nos seus bloqueios na segunda metade.
2.
To strengthen military or defensive capabilities
The government decided to increase force at the border to improve security.
O governo decidiu aumentar a força na fronteira para melhorar a segurança.
3.
To exert greater pressure or power in mechanical or physical applications
You need to increase force on the lever to lift the heavy object.
Você precisa aumentar a força na alavanca para levantar o objeto pesado.
Synonyms
strengthen
amplify
intensify
boost power
enhance strength
Antonyms
decrease force
weaken
reduce power
diminish strength
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aumentar a força
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
aumentar a força
Standard usage in commercial and technical contexts
Portugal
aumentar a força
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
ramp up the pressure
turn up the heat
flex muscle
apply more elbow grease
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